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Pirates Newcomer Finally Busts Horrific Slump With First Homer Of 2026
TL;DR
Marcell Ozuna hit his first home run for the Pittsburgh Pirates after a 14-game slump. The homer came during a game against the Washington Nationals, marking his 297th career home run.
Key points
- Marcell Ozuna hit his first home run for the Pirates.
- The home run ended a 14-game slump.
- Ozuna's homer came against the Washington Nationals.
- This was his 297th career home run.
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Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna
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It took him 14 games over three weeks, but Marcell Ozuna finally has his first home run as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ozuna went deep for the first time in 2026 during Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals, taking Nationals lefty Foster Griffin yard for his 297th career big fly.
With the Pirates trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the fifth, Ozuna launched a game-tying three-run homer off the left-field foul pole at PNC Park. He raised both arms in celebration as he rounded the bases and donned the welder's mask when he returned to the dugout as fans and teammates hoisted their cones.
Q&A
How long did Marcell Ozuna go without a home run with the Pirates?
Marcell Ozuna went 14 games without a home run as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Against which team did Marcell Ozuna hit his first home run of 2026?
Ozuna hit his first home run of 2026 against the Washington Nationals.
What is Marcell Ozuna's career home run total after his first homer with the Pirates?
After hitting his first home run with the Pirates, Marcell Ozuna's career home run total is 297.
