Ben Rice grand slam makes it 9-0 in eighth

Second of season scores three in eighth

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

What happened: Ben Rice hit a grand slam to center field in the bottom of the eighth. Ryan McMahon, Spencer Jones and Paul Goldschmidt scored on the play to make it 9-0.

Why it matters: The four-run swing pushed the margin to nine with limited outs remaining. It marked Rice's second grand slam, adding four to his RBI total.

By the numbers: Ben Rice grand slams: 2; RBI on play: 4; Score after play: 9-0, bottom 8th.

What to watch: Watch the ninth with the nine-run cushion intact.

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@ESPN 2026-09-30T03:07:54.279508+00:00

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