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Valdez Homers and the Pirates Use 8 Pitchers in a 4-2 Win over the White Sox

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez homered and Pittsburgh’s bullpen allowed two runs while eight pitchers combined to secure the win.

  • On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-3 at Rate Field, fueled by an offense that produced 18 hits.
  • This offensive surge followed a series win against the Los Angeles Angels at PNC Park, where the Pirates struggled to find momentum, scoring only three runs across three games.
  • Pittsburgh secured a 5-0 lead in the first inning, highlighted by four doubles in the opening frame, while seven starters finished with multi-hit games.
  • "I thought we had a really good approach today, especially early on," Pirates manager Don Kelly said, noting the confidence boost throughout the lineup.
  • With this victory, the Pirates climbed back to.500 after winning their eighth game in 10 outings, keeping postseason hopes alive despite the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox maintaining a two-game lead.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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