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Brandon Lowe hits two-run homer as Pirates lead Royals

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Brandon Lowe hits two-run homer as Pirates lead Royals

Summary

Brandon Lowe hit his 33rd home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Pirates to a 6-5 lead over the Royals in Pittsburgh on Saturday night. The Pirates initially took a 2-0 lead with Ronny Simon's two-run homer. The Royals responded with a solo shot from Carter Jensen and later took a 5-4 lead in the seventh. However, Lowe's homer swung the momentum back in the Pirates' favor. The game remains in progress with a bullpen game scheduled for the Pirates tomorrow.

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By the Numbers

•Lowe's home run marked the Pirates' 96th at PNC Park this season.
•The Pirates are 78-77 this season after tonight's match.
•Mason Montgomery recorded his 15th save, extending his scoreless streak.
•Luke Weaver earned his first win with the Pirates tonight.
•The Pirates will announce a starter for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Latest Updates

1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Lowe's go-ahead homer in the 8th lifts the Pirates past the Royals, 6-5
1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Lowe Delivers Again to Lift Pirates to Win Over Royals

What they're saying

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Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Lowe jumped on a pitch from Steven Cruz (2-4) and sent it into the seats in right field for his 33rd homer of the season, the second-most by a player in their first year with the Pirates. The two-time All-Star was acquired by Pittsburgh last winter.
— Yahoo Sports