Pirates' Young Fan Strikes Bargain For Esmerlyn Valdez's First Home Run Ball
Esmerlyn Valdez hit his first career home run during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The milestone ball was retrieved through a negotiation with a young fan who caught it. Valdez's performance contributed to the Pirates' 4-1 victory.
- ▪Esmerlyn Valdez made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday against the Blue Jays.
- ▪He recorded his first hit and home run in the sixth inning of the game, extending the Pirates' lead.
- ▪The Pirates' bullpen negotiated with a young fan to retrieve the home run ball, trading an autographed bat and hat.
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