Esmerlyn Valdez contributed significantly to the Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on July 26, 2026, going 2-for-3 with a single, a home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and 1 walk.
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Valdez appeared in 37 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2026 season, starting 33 of them. He compiled a batting average of .293 with an on-base percentage of .385, slugging .707 to achieve an OPS of 1.092. Over his last 30 games, he recorded a .327 average, hitting 12 home runs with 31 RBIs.
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