The Pittsburgh Pirates played the role of spoilers by defeating the New York Yankees 9-4, highlighted by a stellar performance from rookie Paul Skenes, who struck out both Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in his final start of the season.

Skenes' ERA now stands at 1.96, the lowest for a rookie since 1950. The Pirates showcased their power with five home runs, contributing to all their runs coming via the long ball. Yasmani Grandal and Nick Yorke were among the players who made significant contributions to the victory.

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.

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued to impact postseason dynamics by defeating the New York Yankees 4-2, despite their own playoff elimination. The Yankees, already AL East champions, are vying for the top seed.

In a tightly contested game, the Pirates rallied after falling behind, with key contributions from Nick Gonzales and Bryan Reynolds, who both hit home runs. Reynolds' two-run homer in the eighth inning proved decisive.

Aaron Civale delivered a stellar performance, pitching six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers triumphed over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. Joey Ortiz contributed to the victory with a triple and a double, showcasing his versatility as a rookie.

The Brewers, already champions of the National League Central, are gearing up for the postseason, having secured their Wild Card Series slot. Civale's impressive form since joining the team has sparked speculation about his role in the upcoming series.