Nootbaar's pinch-hit slam breaks tie in 7-1 win

The 432-foot shot was his first career grand slam.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

Lars Nootbaar sends a GRAND SLAM into McCovey Cove 😤 https://t.co/svgFkCiZNQ Via @MLB on X

What happened: Lars Nootbaar drove a seventh-inning pitch into McCovey Cove with the bases loaded. The four-run swing came in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Why it matters: The homer supplied the decisive margin after six scoreless innings. It also continued a two-day power surge after Nootbaar homered Friday.

By the numbers: The ball left the bat at 110.2 mph with a 30-degree launch angle and traveled 432 feet. It was Nootbaar's sixth homer of 2026 and his second in as many days.

What to watch: The doubleheader nightcap offers Nootbaar a chance to extend his two-game homer streak.

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@MLB 2026-08-29T23:41:38.246781+00:00

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