Brandon Lowe hits 20th homer, first Pirates player since 2019
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
On June 27, 2026, Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Cincinnati Reds, marking his 20th of the season. This achievement makes him the first Pirates player to reach 20 homers before the All-Star break since Josh Bell in 2019. Lowe's performance this season includes a total of 56 RBIs, leading the team in both categories. He joined the Pirates in December from the Tampa Bay Rays and is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Discussions around his potential re-signing are anticipated as he continues to impress in 2026.
- •Brandon Lowe hit his 20th homer on June 27, 2026.
- •Lowe recorded a three-run homer and a sac fly RBI in the game.
- •He leads the Pirates with 20 home runs and 56 RBIs this season.
- •Lowe is in his first season with the Pirates after joining from the Rays.
- •He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Lowe first Pirates player with 20 homers before the break since 2019
"Brandon Lowe is having a heck of a season.
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