Pirates and Yankees open doubleheader on MLB Network

New York enters the afternoon with a 2-0 series lead.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 221 min read

The @Pirates take on the @Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader this afternoon! 📺 MLB Network + Banana Boat (or S Via @MLBNetwork on X

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.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-07-22T16:40:10.623797+00:00

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