Pirates Turn Around Against Lefties | MLB News

The Pittsburgh Pirates just pulled off a huge win against the Boston Red Sox, taking two out of three games with a breakout performance against left-handed pitching — something they’ve struggled with all season. Facing rookie southpaws Jake Bennett and Patrick Sandoval, the Pirates exploded for 14 hits and 11 runs across four innings each game, led by Rafael Flores Jr., Bryan Reynolds, and Esmerlyn Valdez. This marks a major turnaround after a brutal stretch against lefties post-All-Star break. Rookie hitters and switch-hitters stepped up, including newly called-up Nick Yorke, showing the team’s newfound ability to adapt — and it could be the turning point they need for the rest of the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ca994e9e01b59d7