NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched two perfect innings in his debut at Yankee Stadium and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs, including four off Dominican rookie Luis Gil in a 9-4 win on Saturday. With this result, New York was delayed from gaining home-field advantage in the American League postseason.
Cuban Yasmani Grandal and Nick Gonzales hit solo home runs in the first four innings against Gil (15-7). Rookie Billy Cook, in the fifth, and Jared Triolo, in the sixth, added two-run hits. Nick Yorke hit a two-run homer in the ninth off Will Warren.
New York has lost four of five entering the Division Series on October 5 at home. The Yankees will have home-field advantage going into the ALCS if they win their final game of the regular season or if Cleveland loses one of its last two.
In front of 46,069, New York’s 17th sold-out game, Skenes threw 23 pitches to six batters and had four over 100 mph, including three to Juan Soto and Aaron Judge.
For the Pirates, Dominican Oneil Cruz 0-4. Cuban Yasmani Grandal was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs.
For the Yankees, the Dominicans Jasson Domínguez 4-1, Juan Soto 3-1 with an RBI. Venezuelan Oswaldo Cabrera 1-for-4 with one scored.
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