parks
Braves surrender three home runs to Ryan O’Hearn, drop series opener to Pirates
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves simply couldn’t contain Ryan O’Hearn on Tuesday.The Pittsburgh Pirates slugger mashed three home runs — including a grand slam — at PNC Park, driving in 10 runs as the Braves dropped their series opener to Pittsburgh, 12-4. Hurston Waldrep, A...
Key takeaway The Pittsburgh Pirates slugger mashed three home runs — including a grand slam — at PNC Park, driving in 10 runs as the Braves dropped their series opener to Pittsburgh, 12-4.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville baseball fans may be keeping an eye on the Braves' performance, given the city's own rich baseball history. While the Braves are based in Atlanta, their games are often broadcast in the Nashville area, and many local fans follow the team closely. The Braves' struggles against the Pirates may be of particular interest to Nashville fans who are eager to see how the team will bounce back from this loss. As the Braves continue their series against Pittsburgh, Nashville fans will be watching to see if Grant Holmes can help the team get back on track against Jared Jones on Wednesday. The Braves' performance will likely be a topic of discussion among local baseball enthusiasts, and their ability to recover from tough losses like this one will be crucial in the competitive NL East division.
About this story
Original reporting by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: parks ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Nashville stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering parks and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves simply couldn’t contain Ryan O’Hearn on Tuesday.The Pittsburgh Pirates slugger mashed three home runs — including a grand slam — at PNC Park, driving in 10 runs as the Braves dropped their series opener to Pittsburgh, 12-4. Hurston Waldrep, A...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 8, 2026 by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more parks coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More parks →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter