Yankees Clinch Regular Season Finale with 6-4 Win Over Pirates

Alex Verdugo's two-run single in the eighth inning secures victory as New York prepares for the ALDS.

Alex Verdugo hit a decisive two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning, breaking a 4-4 tie.
The Yankees finished the regular season with a 94-68 record and will host the ALDS starting Saturday.
Trent Grisham, replacing Aaron Judge due to rain delays, contributed a two-run homer and an RBI single.
Clarke Schmidt allowed four runs in four innings, vying for a postseason rotation spot amid challenging weather conditions.
Clay Holmes secured his 30th save of the season, becoming the first Yankee to reach this mark since 2021.