Mike Yastrzemski's grand slam leads Braves past Pirates 10-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Mike Yastrzemski hit a grand slam in the ninth inning as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on July 9, 2026. The Braves were ahead 6-5 when Yastrzemski connected for his third career grand slam. Matt Olson also contributed with a home run in the first inning, tying the franchise record for consecutive games played. Bryan Reynolds and Esmerlyn Valdez hit back-to-back homers for the Pirates, who were led by Jake Mangum with four hits and three RBIs. The Braves' win was supported by a strong performance from rookie Dylan Dodd, who pitched a perfect fifth inning. Both teams are set to begin new series on July 10.
- •Braves improve to 52-40 on the season.
- •Yastrzemski's grand slam marks his third of his career.
- •Olson ties franchise record with 740 consecutive games played.
- •Jake Mangum records four hits and three RBIs for the Pirates.
- •Braves begin a series against St. Louis on July 10.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Yastrzemski hits grand slam in Braves’ 10-5 win over Pirates
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Yastrzemski hits grand slam in Braves' 10-5 win over Pirates
"Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing grand slam in the ninth inning, Matt Olson hit a first-inning home run while tying the franchise record for consecutive games played and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday. The Braves were leading 6-5 when Yastrzemski connected off Dennis Santana for his third career slam.
"The Braves were leading 6-5 when Yastrzemski connected off Dennis Santana for his third career slam.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 12:44 AMMike Yastrzemski hits grand slam in Braves’ 10-5 win over Pirates
The Braves were leading 6-5 when Yastrzemski connected off Dennis Santana for his third career slam.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:58 PMMike Yastrzemski hits grand slam in Braves' 10-5 win over Pirates
Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing grand slam in the ninth inning, Matt Olson hit a first-inning home run while tying the franchise record for consecutive games played and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday. The Braves were leading 6-5 when Yastrzemski connected off Dennis Santana for his third career slam.
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