The 32-year-old first baseman joined the Pirates on a two-year deal this offseason, and his early results have supported the investment. Entering the game, O’Hearn was slashing .288/.344/.463 with 14 homers and a 119 wRC+. In a breakout showing against Atlanta, he homered in three of his first four at-bats, including a grand slam and two three-run shots. He finished the night with four hits.
After his third homer, which set the franchise RBI record for a game, O’Hearn drew a curtain call from the home crowd at PNC Park. The fireworks on offense gave Pirates ace Paul Skenes ample support; Skenes delivered a six-inning quality start to secure the win for Pittsburgh.
O’Hearn’s slash line rose to .293/.351/.500 after the performance, and his wRC+ climbed by 11 points to 130. With injuries to teammates Spencer Horwitz, Oneil Cruz, and Konnor Griffin, O’Hearn’s continued offensive production is crucial for the Pirates’ lineup.
The big-night offense helped Pittsburgh cruise to a comfortable victory over Atlanta at PNC Park, improving the Pirates’ record to 47-45 on the season.
