Paul Skenes Plans to Attend LSU-UCLA College World Series Game

Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace and 2024 National League Rookie of the Year, plans to attend LSU's College World Series game against UCLA on Monday in Omaha during a Pirates off day. Skenes led LSU to a national championship in 2023 and is currently having an outstanding MLB season despite a 4-6 record, boasting a 1.78 ERA and 97 strikeouts. LSU, making its 20th College World Series appearance, is coming off a 4-1 victory over Arkansas and aims to win its second title in three years. UCLA, making its first Omaha appearance since 2013, enters the matchup undefeated in the postseason and is led by standout player Roch Cholowsky, but is considered the underdog. The Pirates' schedule aligns conveniently, allowing Skenes to support his alma mater before returning to pitch later in the week. LSU coach John Savage cautions against overconfidence despite the teams’ postseason success, emphasizing the challenge ahead.