Yankees edge Pirates 2-0 behind strong pitching performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Yankees defeated the Pirates 2-0 at Yankee Stadium on July 22, 2026, as part of a doubleheader. Bubba Chandler delivered an impressive start for the Pirates, pitching 6.1 scoreless innings before being pulled in the seventh. The Yankees broke the tie with back-to-back singles from Jasson Domínguez and Anthony Volpe. Max Fried struck out seven batters over five innings, allowing just one hit. The Pirates had a chance in the ninth inning but Ryan O’Hearn's groundout ended the game. They will have an off day before their weekend series against the Cubs.
- •Bubba Chandler pitched 6.1 innings with no runs allowed.
- •Yankees scored two runs in the seventh inning.
- •Max Fried returned from injury, allowing one hit in five innings.
- •Pirates had potential tying run at the plate in the ninth.
- •Next, Pirates face the Cubs on July 24, 2026.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Chandler dazzles, but Pirates drop pitchers’ duel to Yankees
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Chandler Dazzles but Pirates Drop Pitchers’ Duel to Yankees
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Bubba Chandler turned in one of the best starts of his career, but the Pirates were defeated 2-0 by the Yankees.
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