Pirates Lose Series to Yankees, Fall to 2-7 Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a 10-4 defeat against the New York Yankees, marking their second loss in the series and dropping their season record to 2-7. This is the worst start for the Pirates since 2020, and their struggles were highlighted by pitcher Mitch Keller's poor performance, allowing seven earned runs over 3.2 innings. Center fielder Oneil Cruz and first baseman Enmanuel Valdez contributed offensively, as the Pirates managed to take a brief lead, but the Yankees quickly regained control. The Yankees, led by a strong hitting lineup that includes Aaron Judge, have now set an MLB record for home runs early in the season. With Keller's struggles raising concerns for fantasy managers, the Pirates will need to find solutions quickly if they hope to turn their season around. The series loss leaves the Pirates searching for answers as they face potential challenges ahead in their schedule.