The New York Yankees have finished their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 1-2 record, but face a significant setback as closer Luke Weaver is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a hamstring injury confirmed by an MRI. Weaver, who has excelled this season with a 1.05 ERA and eight saves, experienced discomfort while warming up for a game on Sunday. His absence poses a challenge for the Yankees, who lead the AL East, and it’s uncertain whether Devin Williams or another reliever will step into the closing role during his recovery.
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Pirates push Paul Skenes back up to 99 pitches, and he throws 6 more scoreless innings
The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0, with Paul Skenes striking out nine over six innings, marking his most pitches (99) in over a month. This victory extended the Pirates' recent strong pitching performance, as Skenes lowered his ERA to a league-best 1.83, supported by the team's offensive output for only the seventh time this season. Want More Context? 🔎
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