New York Breaksout The Long Ball As They Top Pittsburgh

After losing to Pittsburgh in the opener of this three -game set New York found their offensive threat  Saturday as they broke out the long ball and evened the series topping Pittsburgh 11-5. 

Although New York was held hitless through 4/2/3 innings.

Starlin Castro,  Chris Carter and rookie Aaron Judge made the difference for the New York offense. Both Starlin Castro and Chris Carter hit three-run home runs while Aaron Judge's contribution was a home run that traveled 457 feet. The longest home run hit in PNC  Park   "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/225873046/yankees-post-double-digits-in-win-over-pirates/

New York improves to 11-5 on the season while Pittsburgh drops to 7-10 on the season.

New York and Pittsburgh will resume play Sunday in the series finale. Rookie left -hander Jordan Montgomery will be on the mound for New York. He has a record of 1-0 with a 4.22 earn run average to go along with eleven strikeouts. He will face Pittsburgh right-hander and former New York Yankee Ivan Nova who has a record of 1-2 with a 2.25 earn run average to go along with eight strikeouts. "according to   https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-pirates/2017/04/23/490375#game_state=preview,lock_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490375

First pitch is set for 1:35 pm. The game will be televised on Major League Baseball Network and Yes.