{
  "id": 4502058,
  "title": "Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homer in Pirates’ 5-4 win over Cardinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/esmerlyn-valdez-and-jared-triolo-homer-in-pirates-5-4-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:24:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/30/esmerlyn-valdez-and-jared-triolo-homer-in-pirates-5-4-win-over-cardinals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft (14-5) outdid Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore (5-13) in the first two innings, setting the stage for a strong performance from Pittsburgh's sluggers. Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo each hit a two-run homer, with Valdez's blast staying just inside the right-field foul pole in the second inning. Triolo's 412-foot shot in the fifth inning extended Pittsburgh's lead to 4-0. Brandon Lowe added an RBI single in the sixth inning, contributing to the Pirates' momentum. Thomas Saggese's three singles and two runs scored further bolstered Pittsburgh's advantage. Alec Burleson and Iván Herrera each contributed with consecutive run-scoring singles in the fifth inning. Herrera also tied the game with an RBI double in the seventh inning. However, St. Louis managed to get on the board with a run in the fifth inning, thanks to Thomas Saggese's error allowing Oneil Cruz to score from second base. Mason Montgomery sealed the victory for Pittsburgh with his seventh save in the ninth inning.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}