Rafael Flores Jr. hits first MLB home run for Pirates in loss to Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Rafael Flores Jr. celebrated his return to the MLB with his first career home run on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, recalled just a day earlier, hit the home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite Flores' contribution, the Pirates fell short, losing 8-6 and dropping the series. Flores expressed his enthusiasm about being back in the league and his desire to help the team offensively. The Pirates, now 35-34, will begin a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins on Friday.
- •Flores scores his first MLB home run in the fifth inning.
- •Pirates were unable to overcome an 8-6 deficit against the Dodgers.
- •Pittsburgh falls to 35-34 with the loss.
- •The Dodgers took the series from the Pirates.
- •Pittsburgh begins a three-game series against Miami on Friday.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Flores Jr. Glad He's 'Able To Produce' For Pirates After 1st MLB Home Run
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