Pirates Rookie Ends Home Run Drought, Reinforcing Value of Patience
Pittsburgh rookie Esmerlyn Valdez snapped a 24-game homerless stretch with a 413-foot blast to left-center field off Robbie Ray. The solo shot, which left his bat at 111.6 mph, gave the Pirates their first run in 22 innings. The display suggests the team's continued trust in the young outfielder is warranted.
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