Pirates Set PNC Park HR Record on Flores Pinch-Hit Blast
Rafael Flores Jr.'s pinch-hit home run tied the game and gave Pittsburgh its 82nd homer at PNC Park this season, a new stadium record.
Rafael Flores Jr. delivered a pinch-hit home run for the Pittsburgh Pirates, tying the ballgame in the process. The blast was the 82nd home run the Pirates have hit at PNC Park this season, establishing a new all-time record for the stadium. The milestone was noted by Pittsburgh Pirates beat reporter Alex Stumpf. The pinch-hit nature of the homer highlights Flores as a situational offensive contributor off the bench.
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