Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/QUpWGTjpAvb.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Paul Skenes has major praise for Yordan Alvarez [aiDONNB2V5l] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Yordan Alvarez is far more than an elite power hitter. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes learned that the hard way Wednesday night. Houston’s superstar slugger worked deep counts against one of baseball’s best pitchers throughout the Astros’ 11-9 win, notching two singles against Skenes on pitches with pinpoint location. What impressed Skenes most about Houston’s leading left-handed bat after a trio of duels? “He covers everything.” Skenes isn’t far from the first pitcher to come to that realization. He won’t be the last. READ MORE: Should the Astros fade ahead of the deadline, should they do the unthinkable and trade Yordan? Follow Chron for more Astros news and more! ----- #yordanalvarez #paulskenes #astros #pirates #mlb CB3o8rr3IfZ E53ePbdcntn XHIYx2RcQ8e 2uosZTgKrEM 9KjFdnxwZLi 0wQ75CgxW1L
Yordan Alvarez is far more than an elite power hitter. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes learned that the hard way Wednesday night. Houston’s superstar slugger worked deep counts against one of baseball’s best pitchers throughout the Astros’ 11-9 win, notching two singles against Skenes on pitches with pinpoint location. What impressed Skenes most about Houston’s leading left-handed bat after a trio of duels? “He covers everything.” Skenes isn’t far from the first pitcher to come to that realization. He won’t be the last. READ MORE: Should the Astros fade ahead of the deadline, should they do the unthinkable and trade Yordan? Follow Chron for more Astros news and more! ----- #yordanalvarez #paulskenes #astros #pirates #mlb CB3o8rr3IfZ E53ePbdcntn XHIYx2RcQ8e 2uosZTgKrEM 9KjFdnxwZLi 0wQ75CgxW1L