Paul Skenes made an unplanned visit to a youth baseball field in Wexford, Pa, giving the young players an unforgettable day.
The Pirates ace was driving through the North Hills of Pittsburgh when he stumbled upon the field and decided to stop by.
## What happened?
Skenes spent about two hours at the field, signing autographs and taking pictures with the kids.
He also played catch with the young players, bringing back memories of when he was a little leaguer.
Skenes recalled meeting Garrett Anderson, an Angels legend, when he was a young baseball player.
## Why it matters for Paul Skenes
The visit came at a time when Skenes was going through a rough patch in his career, having lost three games in a row and posting a 4.95 ERA over his last four games.
But after the visit, Skenes delivered his first quality start since May 12, allowing two runs across six innings and striking out seven batters.
## What comes next?
Skenes' visit to the field helped him keep things in perspective, reminding him why he started playing baseball in the first place.
As he said, "You got to remember it's just a game."
The visit also brought back memories of his own childhood, when he met his idol Garrett Anderson.
Skenes' impromptu visit was a surprise to the kids, who were thrilled to meet the Pirates ace.
The 6-foot-6 Skenes is hard to miss, and the kids were excited to meet him.
He joked that he should have worn sunglasses and a fake mustache to stay incognito.
But instead, he spent the afternoon signing autographs and taking pictures with the kids.
The visit was a reminder that even for a big-leaguer like Skenes, the game is still about having fun.
And for the young players, it was an experience they will never forget.
Skenes' visit to Vestal Field in Franklin Park was a rare moment of joy in an otherwise tough season.
But it was a reminder that even in the midst of a rough patch, the game can still bring people together.
As Skenes said, "It's cool to remember when I was a little leaguer, I met Garrett Anderson, Angels legend and still remember that to this day."
The visit was a chance for Skenes to give back to the community and inspire the next generation of baseball players.
And for the kids, it was a chance to meet their idol and learn from him.
Skenes' visit was a surprise to everyone, including the kids and their coaches.
But it was a welcome surprise, and one that will be remembered for a long time.
The Pirates ace may have been going through a tough time on the field, but he still found time to give back to the community.
And that's what makes him a true role model for young baseball players everywhere.