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 history with a record-breaking home run streak.
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Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has hit home runs in four consecutive games. This streak has placed the rookie on a record-making pace for home runs.
Coverage from MLB.com, TribLIVE.com, BaseballHQ.com, and DK Pittsburgh Sports emphasizes Valdez's power and performance, with one outlet describing his pop as 'crazy'. Further developments include tracking Valdez's record-making pace and monitoring predictions for Anthony Mantha in NHL free agency.
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Quick answers
How many consecutive games has Esmerlyn Valdez hit home runs in?
Valdez has hit home runs in four consecutive games.
Which team does Esmerlyn Valdez play for?
He is a rookie for the Pittsburgh Pirates, also referred to as the Bucs.
Who else is mentioned in the sports coverage?
Anthony Mantha is mentioned in relation to predictions for NHL free agency.
Coverage (5)
- Valdez shows 'crazy' pop with third blast in as many games DK Pittsburgh Sports · 2h ago
- Esmerlyn Valdez on a heater in Pittsburgh BaseballHQ.com · 2h ago
- Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez flashes power with homers in 4 consecutive games TribLIVE.com · 2h ago broke it first
- Bucs rookie Valdez makes history with 4th home run in as many games MLB.com · 2h ago
- First Call: Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez on a record-making HR pace; prediction for Anthony Mantha in NHL free agency TribLIVE.com · 2h ago broke it first
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