Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=RSDNejACawm Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Paul Skenes has major praise for Yordan Alvarez [6C6ryD2MQEg] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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 jjXi29LwoLT ubTYi5OjmCz rfEfBUqAnIv VbOGZ9QT4jG TeWa2Jhitfx Se6q4xy9shr RUKpbXhJ4oP
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 jjXi29LwoLT ubTYi5OjmCz rfEfBUqAnIv VbOGZ9QT4jG TeWa2Jhitfx Se6q4xy9shr RUKpbXhJ4oP