Pirates rally for six runs to secure series split against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates scored six consecutive runs to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 in their series finale on July 2, 2026. The victory marked a series split, with the Pirates capitalizing on a strong bullpen performance, which provided five scoreless innings. Notable contributions came from Esmerlyn Valdez, who recorded a triple, and Nick Gonzales, who hit a solo home run in the ninth. The Pirates now hold a record of 44-44.
- •Pirates score six unanswered runs in the final game of the series.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski and Jared Jones combined for strong pitching.
- •Esmerlyn Valdez drives in crucial runs with a triple and sacrifice fly.
- •Nick Gonzales finishes with three hits, including a home run.
- •Pirates split the four-game series with the Phillies.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates score 6 straight to beat Phillies, bullpen steady in series finale
"The Pittsburgh Pirates split their series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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