You know the expression “[item] sold faster than hot cakes,” right? Well, it looks like Paul Skenes is giving those hot cakes a run for their money.
After the Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced on Monday that the top overall pick from this year’s MLB Draft will start Saturday’s game against Akron, fans wasted no time scooping up tickets to see the fireballer in action as by 12:45 Tuesday afternoon, all seats within the ballpark were sold, leaving only $10 standing room tickets available.