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Pirates Edge Yankees in 11-Inning Thriller with Pham's Walk-Off Single

Tommy Pham's clutch hit secured Pittsburgh's 5-4 victory after New York's ninth-inning rally forced extra innings.

Apr 6, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) hits a grand slam during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers home run at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Paul DeJong (14) hits a double during the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Oswald Peraza (18) hits an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 in 11 innings, avoiding a series sweep with a dramatic walk-off win.
  • Tommy Pham delivered the game-winning single in the 11th inning, scoring Jack Suwinski, who had stolen third base earlier in the frame.
  • The Yankees tied the game in the ninth inning with a three-run rally, highlighted by Trent Grisham's two-run single and Oswald Peraza's RBI double.
  • Pirates starter Andrew Heaney pitched seven dominant innings, allowing only one run and striking out 10, while Yankees starter Will Warren struggled, giving up four runs in four innings.
  • This victory marked only the Pirates' second win in their last eight games, as they now prepare to face the St. Louis Cardinals, while the Yankees head to Detroit for their next series.