Valdez Powers Pirates to 6-1 Win Over Phillies
Valdez drives in two, Rodriguez and Gonzales go deep as Pittsburgh takes finale to split set.
Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a crucial offensive performance and the ' young sluggers found their power to secure a 6-1 victory over the , splitting the four-game series. Valdez set the tone early and often, driving in two runs on a triple and a single that kept the pressure on the Phillies' pitching staff. The Pirates didn't rely solely on contact; Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales provided the fireworks with solo home runs that extended the lead and silenced the division rivals.
