Pirates farm report: Nick Yorke hits three-run homer in Indianapolis win

In recent minor league action, the Indianapolis Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 9-1 victory over the Omaha Royals. Nick Yorke contributed a three-run home run, while Enmanuel Valdez hit his 18th home run of the season. Noah Murdock earned the win, and Noah Davis recorded his first save.

Ryan O’Hearn, currently rehabbing a hamstring injury, has begun his rehab assignment in Indianapolis. He recorded a double in his first appearance on September 8, followed by a walk and a run scored in the subsequent game on September 9.

In Double-A Altoona, the team earned a 9-5 win against the Akron Guardians, highlighted by home runs from Jesus Castillo and Callan Moss. Meanwhile, the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers suffered a heavy 13-1 loss to the Asheville Astros in the opening game of the South Atlantic League North Division Championship Series.