Sosa's first career grand slam seals 5-3 comeback

His sixth homer of 2026 came with two outs in the ninth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

Edmundo Sosa's first career grand slam could not have come at a more opportune moment 🤩 https://t.co/E1kGiPJUqe Via @MLB on X

What happened: Three runners scored ahead of Edmundo Sosa as his center-field drive turned a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead. The opponent answered with one run in the bottom half.

Why it matters: The victory moved his club to 75-60, 2.5 games clear of the NL playoff cutoff. It was the club's ninth win in 10 games.

By the numbers: Sosa's four RBIs on one swing accounted for 80% of the winning side's runs.

What to watch: The road series continues Saturday at 10:07 p.m. ET.

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@MLB 2026-08-29T04:55:14.640321+00:00

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