Spencer Horwitz lifts Pirates to 8-5 win with clutch hit against Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Spencer Horwitz contributed a key hit in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates secured an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park. With the game tied at 5-5, Horwitz delivered a two-run single, helping the Pirates improve to a.500 record at 77-77. Horwitz had struggled after returning from a hamstring injury but showed flashes of his pre-injury form, concluding the game with two hits and three times on base. Manager Don Kelly praised Horwitz's resilience after a tough stretch following his return to the lineup.
- •Horwitz batted.169 since returning from injury before the game.
- •The Pirates scored six unanswered runs to seal the victory.
- •Horwitz's clutch hit highlighted a crucial seventh inning.
- •Pittsburgh is now at a.500 record for the season.
- •Manager Don Kelly expressed confidence in Horwitz's hitting abilities.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We’re Gonna Find It,” Pirates’ Horwitz Motivated to Return to Form After Clutch Hit
"PITTSBURGH – Spencer Horwitz’s 2026 season can be split into two parts – pre-injury and post-injury. Prior to being placed […]
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Sep 19, 2026, 4:34 AMAtlanta Braves clinch 8th playoff berth in 9 years with victory over Astros
MLB•Sep 19, 2026, 3:07 AMBrewers survive blown save, beat Orioles 6-5 in extras
MLB•Sep 19, 2026, 3:05 AMCraig Albernaz puts on “Fire me!” clinic as Orioles lose to Brewers- MLB•Sep 19, 2026, 2:23 AMDodgers to Put Shohei Ohtani on Injured List as Injury Concerns Worsen
MLB•Sep 19, 2026, 2:10 AMDodgers begin final homestand of the regular season hosting the Giants
MLB•Sep 19, 2026, 1:58 AMPittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals
