The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the New York Yankees in the first game of a 3-game series at PNC Park by a score of 7-5.
Starting pitcher Johan Oviedo tossed 5 innings striking out 7 while allowing 4 hits, 5 walks, and 1 run. Ke’Bryan Hayes had 3 hits in the game including 2 RBIs.
The Pirates carried a 5-3 lead into the 9th inning. With 1 out and the bases loaded second-baseman Ji-Hwan Bae botched the throw to finish the game-winning double-play, allowing the Yankees to take the lead and eventually the game.
The Pirates play again tonight at 6:35 PM. Pre-game begins at 6:10 on WISR 680 AM.
High School Football Scores
Holidaysburg – 33 Butler – 13
Pine Richland – 35 Seneca Valley – 13
Knoch – 27 Southmoreland – 0
Mars – 42 Indiana – 6
North Catholic – 19 Highlands – 0
Rochester – 42 Summit Academy – 6
Karns City – 30 St. Marys – 7
Union/AC Valley – 12 Brockway – 7
Brookville – 47 Montieau – 28
Sharpsville – 23 Slippery Rock – 6
Armstrong – 52 Freeport – 16