Paul Skenes made a remarkable first start at Yankee Stadium, throwing two perfect innings and striking out notable hitters like Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, contributing to the Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-4 victory.

With a season-ending ERA of 1.96 and 170 strikeouts, Skenes is a strong contender for the National League Rookie of the Year. Yankees' Luis Gil struggled, allowing four home runs in his outing, but showed resilience post-Tommy John surgery.

In a solid performance, Willy Adames of the Milwaukee Brewers notched his first 30-20 season in a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. With two hits, including a double, Adames secured his 20th stolen base and 32 home runs, becoming part of a historic duo with rookie Jackson Chourio.

The Brewers' offense was potent, with contributions from Rhys Hoskins and Sal Frelick, as they capitalized on errors from Pittsburgh's defense. Hoby Milner earned the win, pitching a perfect fifth inning.

The MLB trade deadline saw a notable prospect exchange between the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates, with both teams looking to enhance their futures.

The Orioles acquired pitching prospect Patrick Reilly, known for his explosive stuff but inconsistent strike-zone control. His transition from a bullpen role at Vanderbilt to a potential starter has shown promise this season, as evidenced by his impressive 3.47 ERA and a striking 11.0 K/9 rate.

On the other hand, utility man Billy Cook has made his debut with the Pirates after a solid showing in Triple-A. Although his early MLB performance has been modest, he remains a promising option for the Pirates.

While it’s still early to declare a winner, the trade appears to favor the Orioles, thanks to Reilly’s high ceiling as a pitcher.

Jordan Walker shined with a bases-loaded double during a six-run seventh inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 triumph over the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series matchup.

Brendan Donovan and Masyn Winn also contributed with homers, while Nolan Arenado had an impressive game with three hits and multiple runs. Rookie Michael McGreevy sealed the win with three shutout innings in relief.

The game featured notable performances from newcomers and established players alike, underlining a competitive matchup.