Pirates star Paul Skenes' strikeouts to help Gary Sinise Foundation for 2nd straight season

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Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes was named the team’s opening day starter for Thursday evening’s matchup against the Miami Marlins.

Skenes, who won the National League Rookie of the Year Award last season, will be trying to strike out as many batters as he can – and all for a good cause.

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Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes looks on from the outfield during spring training workouts at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida, on Feb. 17, 2025. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

He teamed up with the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) for a strikeout campaign. For each strikeout Skenes throws this season, he pledged to donate $100 to the organization.

"I am very excited to partner again with the Gary Sinise Foundation and help our veterans and first responders during the 2025 season," he said in a news release. "I have tremendous respect and admiration for the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect and serve our communities. GSF provides an amazing platform to honor and support those who have done so much for me. I look forward to another year of supporting this amazing cause."

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise started his foundation in 2011 after spending the previous decade volunteering with other organizations. In the past decade, the foundation has helped expand service efforts, providing the military, veteran and first responder communities with additional fundraising and outreach.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, March 1,