Paul Skenes wants the ball. All the time. Yet the only pitcher in major league history to start the All-Star Game in each of his first two seasons also understands the Pittsburgh Pirates are intent on playing the long game with his electric right arm.

Paul Skenes tamed the Tigers in another sterling performance on the mound Monday night to help the Pirates secure their 40th win.

Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes finds himself in the same spot as Mike Trout early in his Los Angeles Angels career. Skenes will do something magical ever