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Paul Skenes congratulates 'lip readers' for revealing sarcastic comment after Rockies bunt

New York Post·Erich Richter·19 days ago
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Fierce competitor Paul Skenes won’t give you an inch once you step into that batter’s box. The Pirates’ star pitcher was on a roll Tuesday, striking out the first six Rockies batters he faced, when the light-hitting Willi Castro attempted to bunt for a hit on a 97-mph fastball. Skenes easily fielded his position and underhanded tossed the ball to his first baseman to get the out as fans booed Castro for bunting. Paul Skenes struck out the first six batters he faced so Willi Castro laid down a bunt on the next at-bat and the Pittsburgh crowd did not like it 😂 pic.twitter.com/VjTNT36dC9 — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 12, 2026 As Castro headed back to the dugout, Skenes was seen on camera saying “nice bunt” with a big smile. “I don’t think I said anything to him,” Skenes told reporters postgame. “I don’t think I’ll ever say anything to the opposition. But I thought that was kind of funny.” Paul Skenes couldn’t help but laugh when Willi Castro bunted after he struck out the first six batters on Tuesday.…

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