Max Fried dominates in return as Yankees split doubleheader with Pirates

Max Fried made an impressive return to the mound, throwing five scoreless innings against the Pirates, who suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first game of a doubleheader. The Yankees offense managed to score late with key hits from Jasson Domínguez and Anthony Volpe. Fried's performance stands out after an injury absence of over two months, showcasing his strong fastball velocity. The Yankees' bullpen also contributed effectively despite a taxing previous outing. Federico Valdez is set to pitch in the second game of the twin bill as the Yankees seek to take the series.

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