Rookie pitcher Paul Skenes concluded his impressive debut season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, finishing with an 11-3 record and a remarkable 1.96 ERA. In his Yankee Stadium debut, Skenes retired six straight batters over two perfect innings, demonstrating his potential as he struck out star players including Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. The Pirates secured a 9-4 victory against the Yankees, hitting five home runs and matching their win total from the previous season. Skenes, who expressed his excitement about performing in the Bronx, is now a strong candidate for the NL Rookie of the Year award, as he also announced a $17,000 donation to military veterans thanks to his strikeouts this season. His performance has solidified his status as one of the top rookie pitchers in MLB history.