Brandon Lowe avoids major injury, pinch hits for Pirates against Braves

Brandon Lowe of the Pittsburgh Pirates sustained a scare after being hit in the knee by a foul ball during a game against the Atlanta Braves on June 7, 2026. Following tests that showed no significant injury, Lowe returned to the field as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, hitting a double. The team's general manager, Ben Cherington, indicated that Lowe is day-to-day but the Pirates are optimistic about his availability for their upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lowe's performance is vital as he is a key offensive player, having 15 home runs this season.

• 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Brandon Lowe avoids major injury, “good to go whenever”