Chisholm's Power Surge Sparks Yankees Victory Over Pirates
WHO:
NY Post - Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a player for the Yankees.
MLB.com - Aaron Boone is the manager of the Yankees.
MLB.com - Cody Bellinger is a player for the Yankees.
MLB.com - Brent Headrick is a relief pitcher for the Yankees.
MLB.com - Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a pitcher for the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Ryan McMahon is a third baseman for the Yankees.
WHAT:
NY Post - Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two home runs and drove in five runs in a game against the Pirates, marking the 10th multihomer game of his career.
MLB.com - Chisholm has now homered three times in the past two games, bringing his season total to 16 home runs.
MLB.com - Chisholm's first home run against the Pirates was a three-run blast in the first inning, followed by a two-run shot in the third inning.
NY Post - Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two home runs in a game against the Pirates.
MLB.com - Chisholm hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, leading the Yankees to a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Chisholm's home run was his 14th of the season.
MLB.com - The Yankees lost the first game of a doubleheader against the Dodgers 8-2.
MLB.com - The Yankees have lost nine of their last ten home games.
MLB.com - Chisholm has a season batting line of .224/.302/.403 with 14 home runs and 26 steals.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The games took place at Yankee Stadium in New York.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Yankees played a split-admission doubleheader against the Dodgers on a Sunday evening.
MLB.com - The Yankees' last nine home games have resulted in losses, a streak that has not occurred at Yankee Stadium since 2003.
WHY:
MLB.com - Chisholm stated that he felt pressure to carry the Yankees' lineup in the absence of stars like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, saying, "I feel like I was trying to overdo it; trying to hit a five-run home run with nobody on base."
MLB.com - Aaron Boone stated that the Yankees' lineup "has got to do more" due to their recent struggles.
MLB.com - Chisholm expressed that his performance has "sucked all season," indicating a desire to improve.
HOW:
MLB.com - Chisholm mentioned that he received a confidence boost from teammates Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe, who reminded him, "You’re the greatest in the world. You are Jazz Chisholm."
MLB.com - Chisholm mentioned making mechanical tweaks throughout the season to improve his performance.
MLB.com - The Yankees employed bullpen games during the doubleheader against the Dodgers.
(UPDATED July 21, 2026 06:49 UTC)
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had an impressive performance against the Pirates, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs, which marks the 10th multihomer game of his career. His first home run was a three-run blast in the first inning, followed by a two-run shot in the third, bringing his season total to 16 home runs after hitting three in the last two games. Chisholm acknowledged feeling pressure to step up for the Yankees in the absence of stars like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, but received a confidence boost from his teammates, who reminded him of his talent.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 04:06 UTC)
Jazz Chisholm Jr. shined for the Yankees, hitting two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, which led the team to a narrow 2-1 victory over the Dodgers. Despite this win, the Yankees faced a tough day overall, having lost the first game of a doubleheader against the Dodgers 8-2, marking their ninth loss in the last ten home games. Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the need for the lineup to step up, while Chisholm acknowledged his struggles this season and mentioned making mechanical adjustments to improve his performance.