Pirates Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Yankees with 9-4 Win, Paul Skenes Shines

Sep 28, 2024, 05:26 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken a 2-0 series lead over the New York Yankees after winning the first two games of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium. In the first game, the Pirates defeated the Yankees 4-2, with Bryan Reynolds hitting two home runs. The victory delayed the Yankees from clinching home-field advantage in the American League Championship Series (ALCS). In the second game, Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes made a brief but impressive debut at Yankee Stadium, pitching two perfect innings and striking out notable hitters Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in a 1-2-3 first inning. The Pirates hit five home runs in their 9-4 win, including four off Yankees rookie Luis Gil, further delaying the Yankees' bid to secure home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs. Skenes concluded his rookie season with an 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA over 133 innings, solidifying his case for National League Rookie of the Year.