What happened: The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees face off in the first game of a doubleheader this afternoon. The matchup will be broadcast on MLB Network.
Why it matters: New York leads the series 2-0 and holds a 51-41 record this season. Pittsburgh sits at 47-45 following an 8-5 loss to the Yankees in their last meeting.
By the numbers: The Yankees carry a two-game winning streak and allow 3.9 runs per contest. The Pirates average 5.5 runs per game but have dropped their last outing.
What to watch: The teams will conclude their doubleheader with Game 2 later today.