Valdez’s Power Surge Lights Up Pirates | MLB News

Esmerlyn Valdez is exploding onto the scene as a rookie sensation for the Pittsburgh Pirates, turning heads with a four-game home run streak—including a monster two-run blast and double against the Phillies—that helped fuel an 11-7 comeback win. He’s now the first Pirate since 2018 to homer in four straight games and one of just six MLB players to hit homers in four consecutive games within their first 16 career games. Beyond power, Valdez is refining his plate discipline, drawing more walks and striking out less, turning walks into clutch, bases-loaded opportunities and setting up game-winning hits. He’s not just a slugger—he’s a smarter, more complete hitter who’s rewriting his rookie narrative with every at-bat. 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/e81d8622014fba75