Mike Yastrzemski Hits Grand Slam in Braves' 10-5 Win over Pirates
- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing grand slam in the ninth inning as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 in Pittsburgh.
- First baseman Matt Olson hit his 25th home run of the season in the first inning, tying Dale Murphy's franchise record of 740 consecutive games played.
- Jim Jarvis recorded his first career home run for Atlanta, while Pittsburgh's Jake Mangum tallied four hits and three RBIs, including a two-run homer that brought the Pirates within one run.
- Relief pitcher Dylan Dodd earned the win as the Braves secured their first series victory in Pittsburgh in four years, with the bullpen limiting the Pirates to one run over five innings.
- The Braves begin a three-game series in St. Louis on Friday against RHP Kyle Leahy, while the Pirates host Milwaukee with RHP Braxton Ashcraft opening their series.
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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 Thursday afternoon at PNC Park. The Pirates received another day of poor pitching from Mitch Keller and their bullpen. Keller allowed three earned runs on four hits over just three innings. Cam Sanders relieved Keller and didn’t complete the fourth inning, allowing another three earned runs. After the Bucs got back to within one run, Dennis Santana allowed a grand slam in the top of the nin…
Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski connected a grand slam that sentenced the game in the ninth inning, Matt Olson hit a home run in the first episode in the game in which he tied the game franchise record...
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thesportsleader.comMike Yastrzemski’s late grand slam punctuates Braves’ win over Pirates
Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam was one of three home runs which propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 10-5 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon. With Atlanta leading 6-5 heading into the final frame, Yastrzemski's sixth home run of the season and third career grand slam, gave the Braves their first series
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