Colin Moran hits grand slam in Pittsburgh Pirates' home opener

Posted Apr 3, 2018
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran's second-career home run ended with a curtain call. Moran came up to bat with the bases loaded in the first inning. He responded by hitting a grand slam over the right field wall. After he entered the dug out, the fans urged him back onto the field with an extended standing ovation. It was his first at-bat at PNC Park. (Penn Live)

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