Brandon Lowe not in Pirates’ lineup against Cubs on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are without Brandon Lowe for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Lowe, a key player for the Pirates, is not in the starting lineup for only the second time this season. He has struggled recently, hitting.143 over his last 21 at-bats, and faces left-handed pitchers poorly this season. It is unclear whether he will appear in the game as a pinch-hitter. The Pirates are scheduled to start Paul Skenes on the mound at 6:40 PM.
- •Lowe has driven in 65 runs, 14th most in baseball.
- •He has 21 home runs this season with an OPS of 780.
- •Nick Gonzales is starting at second base, with Jared Triolo at third.
- •The Cubs are starting left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Lowe out of Pirates’ Lineup
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