Ryan O'Hearn's 10 RBIs set Pirates record
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Key Points:
- Ryan O'Hearn dominated the Pirates' 12-4 victory over the Braves with three home runs and a career-high 10 RBIs, setting a new single-game RBI record for the franchise.
- O’Hearn's grand slam and two three-run homers contributed to his total of 1,172 feet of home runs in the game, making him the 17th player since 1900 to drive in at least 10 runs in a single game.
- His 10 RBIs were the most by any player since Shohei Ohtani achieved the feat earlier in 2024, boosting O'Hearn's season RBI total from 51 to 61 and home runs to 16.
- The first two home runs came off Braves starter Hurston Waldrep, with O’Hearn crushing offspeed pitches at over 99 mph, highlighting his power and clutch hitting.
- Signed to a two-year, $29 million contract this offseason, O’Hearn has established himself as a key middle-of-the-order hitter for Pittsburgh, earning a curtain call from fans after his third homer.
