Ryan O'Hearn leads Pirates to rout of Athletics in 12-4 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ryan O'Hearn had a standout performance with six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Oakland Athletics 12-4 at Sutter Health Field on June 18. The Pirates quickly built a commanding lead, scoring early in the game with multiple runs in the first and second innings. Braxton Ashcraft pitched six innings, allowing two runs and picking up his sixth win of the season. This result marks the Pirates' second series win in June and extends Bryan Reynolds' on-base streak to 24 games. The Pirates will begin a weekend series against the Rockies on June 19.
- •O'Hearn finishes with three hits, including a home run and six RBIs.
- •Ashcraft improves to 6-3, pitching six innings with two earned runs.
- •Pirates score 12 runs, matching their total for scoring double-digit runs this season.
- •Bryan Reynolds extends his hitting streak to nine games.
- •Next game is against the Rockies on June 19.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan O'Hearn knocks in career-high 6 runs as Pirates roll to 12-4 victory over Athletics
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — O’Hearn, Ashcraft Lead Pirates to Blowout Win Over Athletics
"Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory Wednesday night over the Athletics. Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Pirates, who racked up 16 hits. Braxton Ashcraft (6-3) struck out seven in six innings.
"Ryan O’Hearn had a career-night and Braxton Ashcraft delivered a game for the Pirates in their 12-4 blowout win over […] The post O’Hearn, Ashcraft Lead Pirates to Blowout Win Over Athletics appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:23 AMRyan O'Hearn knocks in career-high 6 runs as Pirates roll to 12-4 victory over Athletics
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory Wednesday night over the Athletics. Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Pirates, who racked up 16 hits. Braxton Ashcraft (6-3) struck out seven in six innings.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:32 AMO’Hearn, Ashcraft Lead Pirates to Blowout Win Over Athletics
Ryan O’Hearn had a career-night and Braxton Ashcraft delivered a game for the Pirates in their 12-4 blowout win over […] The post O’Hearn, Ashcraft Lead Pirates to Blowout Win Over Athletics appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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