Ryan O'Hearn's grand slam leads Pirates to 8-7 win over Cubs
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday. The Pirates nearly squandered a six-run lead, but Mason Montgomery secured the win with a save. O'Hearn's third-inning blast marked his 17th home run of the season and fourth career grand slam. Pittsburgh's offense included home runs from Esmerlyn Valdez and Shawn Ross, who made his first career start. The Cubs made a late push, with Seiya Suzuki hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning but ultimately fell short. The Pirates avoided a three-game sweep with this victory.
- •O'Hearn hits a grand slam in the third inning.
- •Cubs' Suzuki homers in the ninth, narrowing the score.
- •Pirates hit three home runs in total during the game.
- •Braxton Ashcraft secures the win for Pittsburgh.
- •Pirates next face the Diamondbacks on Monday.
- 9:53 PMESPN MLB — O'Hearn hits b-day grand slam in win over Cubs
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs
"Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the three-game series. The Cubs nearly erased a six-run deficit. Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run home run with one out in the ninth inning to make it a one-run game, but Mason Montgomery held on for his second save.
"Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the three-game series.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 26, 2026, 9:53 PMO'Hearn hits b-day grand slam in win over Cubs
Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the three-game series.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:20 PMRyan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs
Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the three-game series. The Cubs nearly erased a six-run deficit. Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run home run with one out in the ninth inning to make it a one-run game, but Mason Montgomery held on for his second save.
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