Lowe homers late, Reynolds hits two as Pirates rally past Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Brandon Lowe's tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on June 16 at Sutter Health Park. Bryan Reynolds contributed significantly, hitting two home runs and finishing with four hits, three RBIs, and three runs scored. The Pirates overcame an early 4-0 deficit, with Reynolds tying the game in the seventh inning. Each team had key performances, with Zack Gelof hitting a homer for the A's. Mason Montgomery earned the win, and Gregory Soto secured his 11th save. The series concludes with the final game on June 17.
- •Lowe hit his 18th homer in the ninth for the Pirates' lead.
- •Reynolds homered twice and had four hits in the win.
- •Gelof extended his hitting streak to 20 games with a homer.
- •Montgomery earned the win after a hitless eighth inning.
- •Next up: Pirates face RHP Braxton Ashcraft against an undecided A's starter.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Lowe hits go-ahead homer, Reynolds connects twice as Pirates rally past Athletics for 6-5 victory
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Reynolds, Lowe Power Pirates Past Athletics for Bounce-Back Win
"Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night. Reynolds finished with four hits, three RBIs and three runs scored. Ryan O'Hearn also had three hits for the Pirates (37-37), who had lost eight of 10.
"A day after an ugly loss, Bryan Reynolds hit a pair of home runs and Brandon Lowe hit the go-ahead […] The post Reynolds, Lowe Power Pirates Past Athletics for Bounce-Back Win appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:21 AMLowe hits go-ahead homer, Reynolds connects twice as Pirates rally past Athletics for 6-5 victory
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night. Reynolds finished with four hits, three RBIs and three runs scored. Ryan O'Hearn also had three hits for the Pirates (37-37), who had lost eight of 10.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:44 AMReynolds, Lowe Power Pirates Past Athletics for Bounce-Back Win
A day after an ugly loss, Bryan Reynolds hit a pair of home runs and Brandon Lowe hit the go-ahead […] The post Reynolds, Lowe Power Pirates Past Athletics for Bounce-Back Win appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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