Konnor Griffin hits leadoff homer in Pirates' loss to Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Konnor Griffin returned from the injured list for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, making an immediate impact with a leadoff home run against the Cincinnati Reds. The 20-year-old shortstop, who finished the game 2-for-4, expressed hope to elevate his performance for the remainder of the season after missing nearly a month due to injury. The Pirates ultimately lost the game 6-4.
- •Griffin activated from the injured list on June 27
- •He hit a leadoff home run in Friday's game
- •Griffin’s homer ties him with Mickey Mantle in MLB history
- •Pirates lost to the Reds by a score of 6-4
- •Griffin seeks to enhance his performance after injury
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Konnor Griffin Hopeful He Can 'Produce More' After Returning From Injury
"Griffin hit a leadoff home run on Friday.
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