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Pirates Shock Yankees in 10th Inning Thriller
22 Jul
Summary
- Pirates secured a 5-3 victory in the doubleheader opener.
- Triolo and Mangum delivered clutch hits in the tenth.
- Gerrit Cole recorded 11 strikeouts in the losing effort.
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. The Pirates clinched the win with run-scoring singles from Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum in the 10th inning, facing pitcher Fernando Cruz.
Gerrit Cole showcased a strong performance for the Yankees, striking out 11 batters, his highest total since August 25, 2023. Despite Cole's efforts, which included allowing two home runs, the Yankees struggled with runners in scoring position, going 1 for 10.
Earlier, Ben Rice had tied the game in the seventh inning with his 30th home run. Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller delivered a solid performance, pitching five scoreless innings. The Yankees' hitting coach was ejected in the sixth inning following a pitch clock violation argument.
