First Call: Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez on a record-making HR pace; prediction for Anthony Mantha in NHL free agency
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez is making headlines for a historic home run streak.
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The brief
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has recorded a home run in four consecutive games. This performance has drawn attention to his recent power-hitting pace at the plate.
Coverage from MLB.com, DK Pittsburgh Sports, BaseballHQ.com, and TribLIVE.com emphasizes the historic nature of this streak and the rookie's recent output. Reports describe his performance as a notable offensive heater.
Observers are tracking whether Valdez will continue this streak in his upcoming appearances.
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Quick answers
What is notable about Esmerlyn Valdez's recent performance?
Valdez has hit a home run in four consecutive games, marking a record-making pace for the Pirates rookie.
What else is trending in sports news alongside the Valdez story?
Coverage also includes predictions regarding Anthony Mantha as NHL free agency approaches.
Coverage (7)
- Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez Providing Plenty Of Pop For Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes · 3h ago
- Bucs rookie Valdez makes history with 4th home run in as many games MLB.com · 3h ago
- Valdez shows 'crazy' pop with third blast in as many games DK Pittsburgh Sports · 3h ago
- Esmerlyn Valdez on a heater in Pittsburgh BaseballHQ.com · 3h ago
- Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez flashes power with homers in 4 consecutive games TribLIVE.com · 3h ago
- Bucs rookie Valdez makes history with 4th home run in as many games MLB.com · 3h ago
- First Call: Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez on a record-making HR pace; prediction for Anthony Mantha in NHL free agency TribLIVE.com · 3h ago
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