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Brandon Lowe hits grand slam, Pirates up 5, 0 at Wrigley

sportsApr 12, 2026559

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam off Jameson Taillon at Wrigley, clearing the bases and giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-0 lead in the top of the second. The ball traveled 372 feet to right-center with a 97.3 mph exit velocity and a 39° launch angle, driving in Marcell Ozuna, Spencer Horwitz, and Konnor Griffin. The homer was Lowe's sixth career grand slam and came with two outs, extending Pittsburgh's early advantage in Chicago.

Key Highlights

Brandon Lowe cleared the bases with a grand slam off Jameson Taillon.
372-foot shot with a 97.3 mph exit velocity and 39° launch angle.
Marcell Ozuna, Spencer Horwitz, and Konnor Griffin scored on the play.
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