Pirates get to Sabathia early, top Yankees 6-3
Josh Bell hit his second home run in as many games and the Pittsburgh Pirates got to CC Sabathia early for a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Yankees
3
Pittsburgh Pirates
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYY | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PIT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 2-5 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 0-1 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-2 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Freese singled to center, McCutchen scored, Polanco to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-6
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Play Result 3-5
McCutchen safe at second on error by second baseman Castro, Mercer scored.
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Error 3-5
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 3-4
Bird safe at first on error by second baseman Harrison, Ellsbury and Judge scored.
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Error 3-4
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Error 2-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Play Result 1-4
Headley doubled to deep right, Gardner to third, Gardner scored on error by right fielder Osuna.
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Error 1-4
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-4
Pitch 1: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Bell homered to center (419 feet), Osuna scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Freese reached on infield single to third, Harrison scored, McCutchen to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 3-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Judge grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Ellsbury out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-6
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 3-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Judge batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Ellsbury singled to center, Castro to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-6
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Single 3-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Ellsbury batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Castro reached on infield single to third.
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Single 3-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Castro batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Headley flied out to center.
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Fly Out 3-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Headley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Gardner bunt grounded out to pitcher.
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Bunt Ground Out 3-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Gardner batting
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Play Result 3-6
Watson relieved Hudson.
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Start Inning 3-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-6
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Lineup Change 3-6
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End Inning 3-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Head to Head
PIT wins series 2-1
Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
New York Yankees
- Kervin Castro Out
- Fernando Cruz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPIT
Jordy MercerSS27
Josh Harrison2B4
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gregory PolancoLF25
David Freese3B25
Francisco CervelliC29
Jose OsunaRF36
Josh Bell1B56
Tyler GlasnowP31
Substitutes
Adam FrazierRF20
Felipe VazquezP73
Daniel HudsonP41
Alen HansonPH38
Tony WatsonP56
Juan NicasioP40
John Jaso1B28
NYY
Brett GardnerLF11
Chase Headley3B12
Starlin Castro2B13
Jacoby EllsburyCF22
Aaron JudgeRF99
Greg Bird1B13
Austin RomineC26
Ronald TorreyesSS74
CC SabathiaP52
Substitutes
Aaron HicksPH12
Pete KozmaSS38
Chris CarterPH48
Adam WarrenP48
Tommy LayneP68
Jonathan HolderP58
Matt HollidayPH7
Tyler ClippardP39
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