Waldrep struggles as Braves lose to Pirates
Ryan O'Hearn delivers a record-breaking performance as the Pirates rout the Braves 12-4.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4. The victory was highlighted by a dominant performance from Ryan O'Hearn, who hit three home runs and set a Pirates record with 10 RBI.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, Pitcher List, and ESPN emphasizes O'Hearn's "home run hat trick" and record-setting output. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also noted that Paul Skenes contributed when the team needed him most, while TribLIVE.com questioned if O'Hearn's game was the greatest in Pittsburgh sports history.
Future coverage will likely monitor whether the Pirates can maintain this momentum following Skenes' performance and O'Hearn's record-setting game.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the game?
The Pirates defeated the Braves 12-4.
What records did Ryan O'Hearn set?
Ryan O'Hearn set a Pirates record with 10 RBI in a single game.
How many home runs did Ryan O'Hearn hit?
O'Hearn hit three home runs.
Coverage (5)
- Noah Hiles: Paul Skenes showed up when the Pirates needed him most Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 16h ago
- Cup of Joe (Starkey): Did Ryan O’Hearn just have the single greatest game in Pittsburgh sports history? TribLIVE.com · 16h ago
- Home Run Hat Trick for Ryan O’Hearn Pitcher List · 16h ago
- Ryan O'Hearn mashes 3 home runs, sets Pirates record with 10 RBI in rout of Braves Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- Pirates 12-4 Braves (Jul 7, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 16h ago broke it first
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