Ryan O'Hearn knocks in career-high 6 runs as Pirates roll to 12-4 victory over Athletics

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory Wednesday night over the Athletics.

Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Pirates, who racked up 16 hits. They scored at least 10 runs for the seventh time this season, matching their 2025 total.

Braxton Ashcraft (6-3) struck out seven in six innings. He allowed two runs, one earned, and four hits.

Pittsburgh's first four batters reached safely, and a two-run double by O’Hearn made it 3-0. He added a two-run homer to left field in the fourth to stretch the margin to 7-0.

Jacob Wilson's two-run single trimmed it to 7-2 in the sixth before the Pirates tacked on five more in the seventh. Ozuna launched a 448-foot solo shot to center field, Spencer Horwitz drew a bases-loaded walk, Brandon Lowe hit a sacrifice fly and O'Hearn had a two-run single.

Henry Bolte homered for the A's in the seventh. Zack Gelof went deep in the ninth to extend the longest active hitting streak in the majors to 21 games.

Aaron Civale (5-3) gave up six runs and nine hits in three-plus innings.

The Pirates begin a three-game series Friday in Colorado, where RHP Bubba Chandler (2-7, 4.76 ERA) starts against Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (1-7, 7.98).

The A's host the Los Angeles Angels for a four-game series beginning Thursday. LHP Gage Jump (2-1, 3.09) gets the ball for the home team.

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler over runs the ball and can't make the catch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds (10) celebrates in the dugout with his teammates after hitting a two run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft throws to an Athletics batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn hits an two RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 18, 2026--

Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and global leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale announces today that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has launched the maiden voyage of Blooming Future, a next-generation LR1 chemical and product oil tanker designed to transport essential raw materials with greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. The vessel was formally named at a ceremony in China on May 8.

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“ Blooming Future will carry naphtha to support our industrial production, while operating at optimized speed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The vessel is as wide as a six-lane highway and can hold cargo equivalent to roughly 35 Olympic size swimming pools. She has been designed to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and sustainability, demonstrating how operational efficiency and lower carbon maritime transport can scale together,” said Hardi Schuck, Director of Braskem Trading & Shipping.

Built as a specialized chemical and product oil tanker (IMO Type 3), Blooming Future incorporates advanced technologies, including biofuel-ready engines and energy-efficient systems, supporting lower emissions and improved performance. The new vessel is expected to emit approximately 30% less CO₂ than the average vessels currently in operation at Braskem, resulting in an estimated reduction of around 6,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

The vessel is part of a broader fleet expansion program, under which Braskem Trading & Shipping is expected to operate a total of four LR1 tankers by early 2027, reinforcing its commitment to reliability, safety, and sustainable maritime operations.

ABOUT BRASKEM

With a global vision of the future oriented towards people and sustainability, Braskem is committed to contributing to the value chain for strengthening the Circular Economy. The petrochemical company’s almost 8,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people’s lives through sustainable chemicals and plastics solutions. Braskem has an innovative DNA and a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse segments, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare, and hygiene, among others. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in more than 70 countries. To learn more visit, www.braskem.com.

ABOUT BRASKEM TRADING & SHIPPING

Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) is Braskem’s global trading, shipping, and supply chain organization, responsible for the sourcing, transportation, and commercialization of feedstocks, chemicals, fuels, and specialty products. BT&S supports operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Germany through international trading, maritime logistics, and strategic supplier partnerships, while serving customers across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Caribbean.

The organization also leads sustainable maritime transportation initiatives, including investments in lower-emission vessel operations and the “Seas of the Future” program, focused on improving logistics efficiency, reducing freight costs, and lowering CO₂ emissions across global shipping activities.

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