Valdez, Triolo, and Rodriguez propel Pirates past Phillies, 11-7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 on Monday night in Philadelphia. Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo each homered, helping the Pirates recover from an early five-run deficit. Endy Rodriguez's three-run homer in the ninth sealed the victory. The Phillies had strong contributions from Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh, who both hit home runs, but could not overcome the Pirates' six-run fifth inning. The two teams will meet again with Bubba Chandler starting for the Pirates against Cristopher Sanchez of the Phillies on Tuesday.
- •Pirates score six runs in the fifth inning against Aaron Nola.
- •Endy Rodriguez hits a three-run homer in the ninth.
- •Bryce Harper adds his 20th homer of the season for the Phillies.
- •Bubba Chandler is set to start against Cristopher Sanchez on Tuesday.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Valdez, Triolo and Rodriguez homer for Pirates in 11-7 win over Phillies
"Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. The Pirates posted a six-run fifth inning against struggling starter Aaron Nola (3-5). The Phillies fought back with two runs in the eighth to cut the lead to one run, but Rodriquez homered on a two-out pitch off reliever Chase Shugart in the ninth.
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