In a dominant display at PNC Park, the Yankees showcased the depth of their batting lineup, achieving a 9-4 victory over the Pirates. Their bottom order hitters shone, combining for impressive statistics. Primarily, the Yankees' early runs came without home runs, proving their offensive capabilities extend beyond power hitting. Notably, Aaron Judge contributed significantly with a two-run homer in his milestone game. Starting pitcher Max Fried also excelled, delivering a solid outing while the Pirates’ struggles were heightened by their fan's discontent, evidenced by 'sell the team' shouts throughout the game.
The Yankees' six through nine hitters combined to go 9-for-15 with three walks, two hit-by-pitches, five runs and seven RBIs to stake out an early lead.
Through seven games, the Yankees now have scored 69 runs and drilled 23 home runs, though their first seven runs Friday came without leaving the park.
The reigning AL MVP, playing in his 1,000th career game, crushed a two-run shot in the seventh inning, putting him on pace for a ridiculous 139 homers.
The agitated home crowd spent much of the day unleashing 'sell the team' chants as their team faced the Yankees' relentless offense.
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