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Morning Java - 07/12: Valdez's 8-RBI Doubleheader, Yesavage's Meltdown, Lodolo's Blister on the Break's Doorstep

On the final morning before the All-Star break, Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez headlines with a 4-for-8, three-homer, eight-RBI doubleheader (including a go-ahead grand slam) to sweep the Brewers. Nick Lodolo left his start with a blister and looks like a break-timed IL candidate, while Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from his final pre-break turn purely for innings management. Trey Yesavage melted down with seven walks through two innings as the Padres edged Toronto 8-7, and the White Sox opened the MLB Draft by taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1 overall.