Pirates @ Phillies · Jul 2, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Citizens Bank Park Regular Season

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates 6

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DAY game

1 Philadelphia Phillies Phillies

Away starter

Jared Jones

Home starter

Alan Rangel

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Lowe shines in Philly ... Will he return in 2 weeks as an All-Star?

PHILADELPHIA -- The Pirates acquired Brandon Lowe to be an aircraft carrier, lifting their offense out of baseball’s basement. Though Pittsburgh likely didn’t envision Lowe having this impact. On Thursday in Philadelphia, Lowe singled twice, walked and stole his first base of the season. He went on to score the

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Esmerlyn Valdez, Nick Gonzales lead Pirates' 6-1 win00:03:28

Esmerlyn Valdez drives in three runs and Nick Gonzales hits a home run to lead the Pirates in their 6-1 win over the Phillies

Condensed Game: PIT@PHI - 7/2/2600:10:27

Condensed Game: Esmerlyn Valdez and the Pirates take on Bryce Harper and the Phillies on July 2, 2026

Esmerlyn Valdez's go-ahead triple00:00:30

Esmerlyn Valdez gives the Pirates the lead in the 7th inning with a triple to left-center field

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Pirates @ Phillies · 6–1

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