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Valdez leads Pirates to doubleheader sweep of Brewers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Esmerlyn Valdez hit his third home run of the day, and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Saturday to sweep a doubleheader. The Pirates won the first game 7-6, as Valdez hit two home runs — including a go-ahead grand slam in the ...

Braves have grand time against Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing grand slam in the ninth inning, Matt Olson hit a first-inning home run while tying the franchise record for consecutive games played and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday. The Braves were leading 6-5 when ...

Pirates rookie Griffin out 8-10 weeks with finger injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to try to stay in postseason contention without rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin. The club placed the 20-year-old rising star on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to an issue with the knuckle on the ring finger on his left hand. Pirates ...

O’Hearn sets Pirates record with 10 RBI in 12-4 win over Braves

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn hit three home runs and finished with a franchise-record 10 RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates drilled the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday night. The first baseman, the rare free agent to sign a multiyear deal with the Pirates, made it easy for ace Paul Skenes ...

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

SEATTLE (AP) — The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was ...