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Moran crushes grand slam in first in opener

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PITTSBURGH -- Colin Moran couldn't have made a much better first impression in front of his new home crowd.

The Pirates' new third baseman launched a grand slam into the right-field seats -- and subsequently earned a curtain call -- in the first inning of Pittsburgh's home opener against the Twins on Monday at PNC Park.

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After going just 1-for-9 in the Pirates' season-opening sweep of the Tigers, Moran came to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the first inning against Twins starter Lance Lynn.