MLB Gameday: Pirates 5, Yankees 3 Final Score (07/22/2026)

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees in 10 innings at Yankee Stadium on July 22, 2026. The game remained deadlocked until the top of the 10th inning when the Pirates offense broke through against New York reliever Fernando Cruz.

Jared Triolo delivered a sharp line drive single to left field that allowed Nick Gonzales to score, giving the Pirates a narrow 4-3 lead. Moments later, Jake Mangum added an insurance run with an RBI single that brought home Billy Cook. This offensive surge proved sufficient as Gregory Soto shut down the Yankees in the bottom half of the frame to earn his 13th save of the season.

Pitching played a major role in keeping the game competitive. Pirates starter Mitch Keller worked five scoreless innings before handing the ball to the bullpen. For the Yankees, Gerrit Cole delivered a strong performance, tossing seven innings and striking out 11 batters. The Yankees briefly leveled the score in the 7th inning when Ben Rice connected for a three-run home run, his 30th of the year, off reliever Colin Mlodzinski.

Jacob Gonzalez and Nick Gonzales provided the early offensive power for Pittsburgh, both recording solo home runs to build a lead against Cole. The Pirates finished the day with seven hits and capitalized on three walks during the final frame. The victory moves the Pirates to a 53-49 record as they continue their push in the National League Central.