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.