Yankees score eight runs amid benches-clearing incident with Pirates
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026

The New York Yankees' offense produced a strong performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates, scoring eight runs on Monday. However, the eighth inning saw tensions flare as benches cleared after José Caballero provoked Dennis Santana. The incident added drama to an otherwise productive game for the Yankees.
- •Yankees scored eight runs against the Pirates on July 21.
- •Benches cleared in the eighth inning after a dispute.
- •José Caballero irritated Dennis Santana, leading to tensions.
- •Match occurred at Yankee Stadium.
- 5:49 AMESPN — Pirates' Santana irked by Caballero in Yanks' win
"The New York Yankees' offense awoke from its struggles with eight runs in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, but the fireworks erupted in the eighth inning when the benches cleared after José Caballero irritated Dennis Santana to the point of rage.
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