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Esmerlyn Valdez
Coverage of Esmerlyn Valdez in the Nexus archive.
Pittsburgh Piratesorganization2Atlanta Bravesorganization1New York Metsorganization1St. Louis Cardinalsorganization1Hurston Waldrepperson1Paul Skenesperson1Michael Harris IIperson1Washington Nationalsorganization1Mitch Kellerperson1Foster Griffinperson1Luis Garciaperson1Dylan Crewsperson1Brandon Loweperson1
- Braves visit Pirates after splitting series with Mets
The Atlanta Braves lost a 7-6, 10-inning game to the Mets after blowing a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning, ending their series with a defeat. They now face the Pirates and Cardinals in a 13-game stretch, starting with Hurston Waldrep opposing Paul Skenes. Key players to watch include Braves' Michael Harris II and Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez.
- Nationals play the Pirates in first of 3-game series
The Washington Nationals host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a three-game series. The Nationals (45-43) have a .248 team batting average, while the Pirates (44-44) rank third in the majors with a .421 slugging percentage. Starting pitchers are Mitch Keller for the Pirates and Foster Griffin for the Nationals, with the Nationals favored at -142.