Pittsburgh Pirates defeat San Francisco Giants on ninth-inning fielding error
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants 13-12 on Tuesday night following a pivotal defensive error in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs, a throwing error by third baseman Oseilvis Basabe allowed Brandon Lowe to score the winning run from third base. The contest featured significant scoring early, including a nine-run third inning for the Pirates that established a lead they later relinquished. San Francisco rallied to tie the game in the eighth behind a five-run outburst, but the Pirates secured the victory shortly after. Pittsburgh pitcher Mason Montgomery earned the win, while Carson Seymour took the loss for the Giants. The two teams are scheduled to continue their series on Wednesday.
- •Brandon Lowe scored the winning run on a throwing error by Oseilvis Basabe.
- •Oneil Cruz recorded four hits and four RBIs for the Pirates.
- •The Giants rallied from a six-run deficit to tie the game in the eighth.
- •Paul Skenes allowed five runs over 4 2/3 innings for Pittsburgh.
- •Landen Roupp and Bubba Chandler are the scheduled starters for Wednesday's game.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates survive a wild 13-12 finish as a 9th-inning throwing error seals win over Giants
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Walk-Off Error Leads to Pirates 13-12 Victory vs. Giants
"Brandon Lowe scored from third when San Francisco third baseman Oseilvis Basabe short-hopped a throw to first with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Giants 13-12 on Tuesday night. Lowe led off the ninth against Carson Seymour (0-1) with his fourth hit of the night, before eventually moving to third on a single by Nick Gonzales and a fielder’s choice by Oneil Cruz. Pittsburgh backup catcher Rafael Flores Jr. then laced a hard grounder to third that Basabe picked cleanly, only to see his throw to first get away from first baseman Rafael Devers.
"A frantic slugfest against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park ended in heartbreak for the San Francisco Giants.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:04 AMPirates survive a wild 13-12 finish as a 9th-inning throwing error seals win over Giants
Brandon Lowe scored from third when San Francisco third baseman Oseilvis Basabe short-hopped a throw to first with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Giants 13-12 on Tuesday night. Lowe led off the ninth against Carson Seymour (0-1) with his fourth hit of the night, before eventually moving to third on a single by Nick Gonzales and a fielder’s choice by Oneil Cruz. Pittsburgh backup catcher Rafael Flores Jr. then laced a hard grounder to third that Basabe picked cleanly, only to see his throw to first get away from first baseman Rafael Devers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 2:50 AMWalk-Off Error Leads to Pirates 13-12 Victory vs. Giants
A frantic slugfest against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park ended in heartbreak for the San Francisco Giants.
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