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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Esmerlyn Valdez launched his fourth home run in the past three days Saturday night to fuel a 9-2 win for Altoona over Harrisburg at FNB Field. With the win, Altoona holds a two-game lead in the Southwest Division with 13 games remaining in the second half of the season.

Valdez, who hit a two-run home run Thursday night and hit two home runs Friday night, hit a three-run home run in the third inning off reliever Hyun-il Choi. Nick Cimillo followed with his 17th home run of the season to cap off a six-run second inning. Valdez has hit 26 homers this season between Greensboro and Altoona, the most among Pirates minor leaguers. ×

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