The Yankees’ offense awakened with twoұр home runs from Jazz Chisholm Jr., producing an 8-‘I–5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium. The real fireworks erupted in the eighth inning when a benches‑clearing kerfuffle broke out after Yankees infielder Caballero irritated Pirates right‑hander Santana to the point of rage.

With a runner at first and one out, Caballero hit a ground ball that became a 1‑6‑3 double play. Instead of walking back, Santana stood, mouthed words, and marched toward Caballero, yelling until teammates held him back. Santana later explained Caballero’s strategy of waiting until the pitch clock ticks down to eight seconds before making eye contact, a move that has rankled opponents and prompted warnings.

The rulebook requires batters to be in the box and alert by the eight‑second mark or face an automatic strike. Caballero’s unusual pre‑pitch routine is legal yet frustrating, and MLB has emphasized that players must be alert. Caballero defended the tactic as part of his routine, while Santana said he just wants the game to stay on schedule.

Santana, 30, was placed on waivers and claimed by the Pirates in June before returning to the Yankees, and Caballero has been a speedy super‑utility man known for his pop and propensity to annoy teams.