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Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits two home runs in Yankees' 8-5 win over Pirates

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits two home runs in Yankees' 8-5 win over Pirates

Summary

Jazz Chisholm Jr. powered the New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 20. Chisholm hit two home runs and drove in five runs, pivotal in the Yankees' offensive surge during the first three innings. New York took an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning, thanks to errors from the Pirates. Although the Pirates momentarily led in the third inning after a two-run homer, Chisholm's second blast reclaimed the lead for New York. The Yankees will face the Pirates again on July 21.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees scored four runs in the first inning against Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft.
•Chisholm hit a three-run homer in the first and a two-run homer in the third.
•Pirates briefly took the lead with a two-run shot from Esmerlyn Valdez.
•Angel Chivilli earned the win for the Yankees after pitching 1.1 innings.
•The two teams will play again on July 21.

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8:04 AMYahoo Sports — A confidence boost for Jazz Chisholm Jr., another win for the Yankees
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What they're saying

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Following Sunday night's go-ahead homer vs. the Dodgers, Jazz Chisholm Jr. went deep in his first two at-bats in Monday's 8-5 win against the Pirates.
— Yahoo Sports