What happened: Brandon Lowe, Bryan Reynolds and Esmerlyn Valdez scored on the swing. O'Hearn crossed behind them in the bottom of the third.
Why it matters: The four-run blast created a six-run cushion before the fourth inning.
By the numbers: O'Hearn's slam accounted for four of the seven runs scored.
What to watch: The final six innings will determine whether the early cushion holds.
Sources
- @ESPN