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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees 5–3 on July 22 at Yankee Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas total of 9.5 runs. The Pirates' offense proved decisive despite striking out 17 times, collecting 7 hits with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs to overcome a Yankees team that managed only 6 hits and 1 homer while fanning 12 times. New York's pitching staff struck out 17 Pirates batters and allowed just 4 earned runs, but the Yankees' anemic .236 batting average and .736 OPS—coupled with a 3.42 ERA—proved insufficient to overcome Pittsburgh's slightly superior .767 OPS and timely power stroke. The Pirates' 4.28 ERA suggested some vulnerability, yet their pitchers limited the Yankees to 3 runs on 6 hits while issuing only 3 walks. Both teams played error-free baseball, but Pittsburgh's ability to manufacture runs through home runs in a tight contest demonstrated offensive efficiency when it mattered most. The Pirates' victory moves them closer to the division race, while the Yankees' offensive struggles at home signal potential concerns heading into the stretch run.