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Yankees Beat Pirates 8-5 Amid Bench-Clearing Eye-Contact Fight

7/22/2026

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The New York Yankees defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8–5.
A benches-clearing fight erupted after Jose Caballero’s delayed-eye-contact routine angered Dennis Santana.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two home runs, fueling the Yankees’ offense.
Umpire Paul Clemons warned Dennis Santana for not making eye contact with Jose Caballero, who defended the routine as legal.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8–5.
A benches-clearing fight erupted after Jose Caballero’s delayed-eye-contact routine angered Dennis Santana.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two home runs, fueling the Yankees’ offense.
Umpire Paul Clemons warned Dennis Santana for not making eye contact with Jose Caballero, who defended the routine as legal.