PIRATES’ RYAN O’HEARN OUT 6-8 WEEKS WITH QUAD STRAIN
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that their first baseman, Ryan O’Hearn, will be sidelined for a duration of six to eight weeks due to a quad strain. This unfortunate development arose after O’Hearn sustained the injury during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, where he required assistance to leave the field, unable to place weight on his leg while sprinting to first base.
O’Hearn, who is now 33 years old, was seen utilizing crutches in the clubhouse following the event. Prior to this incident, he had already faced challenges this season, having missed 13 games due to a prior quad strain.
Despite these setbacks, O’Hearn has maintained a commendable performance this season, currently boasting a batting average of .270 with an on-base percentage of .334 and a slugging percentage of .454. Additionally, his tally of 17 home runs ties his single-season career high, highlighting his offensive contributions. He has also reached a personal milestone with 69 runs batted in (RBI) over the course of 96 games.
During the offseason, the Florida native secured a lucrative two-year contract worth $29 million with the Pirates. Among his notable achievements, O’Hearn made headlines as the first player in the franchise’s history to achieve 10 RBI in a single game, an accomplishment made possible by a remarkable trio of home runs.
As of now, the Pirates hold a record of 55 wins and 56 losses, positioning themselves third in the National League Central division, trailing 2.5 games behind a potential Wild Card spot.
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