Mike Yastrzemski hits grand slam in Braves' 10-5 win over Pirates

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with Mike Yastrzemski hitting a game-sealing grand slam off Dennis Santana in the ninth inning — his third career slam — when Atlanta led 6-5. Matt Olson also hit his 25th home run of the season, a first-inning solo shot, while playing in his 740th consecutive game dating back to the start of the 2022 season. Olson's streak tied the Atlanta Braves franchise record for consecutive games played, previously set by Dale Murphy between 1982 and 1986.