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Tigers walk off against Pirates as Montgomery's streak ends

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:56 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Tigers walk off against Pirates as Montgomery's streak ends

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a setback against the Detroit Tigers, losing 4-3 on a walk-off two-run home run by Eduardo Valencia in the ninth inning at Comerica Park on September 26, 2026. Brandon Lowe provided the Pirates' only lead with a solo home run in the fourth, marking his 35th of the season. The Pirates were close to achieving their first winning season in eight years. This loss ends Mason Montgomery's streak as the team will need to regroup for their next matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Pirates fall to Tigers 4-3 on September 26, 2026.
•Eduardo Valencia hits a walk-off home run for Detroit.
•Brandon Lowe scores with a solo homer for Pittsburgh.
•Montgomery's streak ends with the loss.
•Pirates still aiming for a winning season.

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9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates walked-off by Tigers as Montgomery’s streak ends; still at 81 wins

What they're saying

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The Pirates were one pitch away from securing their first winning season in eight years, but Eduardo Valencia’s walk-off two-run home run off Mason Montgomery in the ninth gave the Tigers a 4-3 win at Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon.
— Yahoo Sports

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