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Brandon Lowe hit a decisive two-run home run in the eighth inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night at PNC Park. This homer, Lowe’s 33rd of the season and second-most by a player in their first year with the Pirates since records began, helped the Pirates secure their third consecutive win, improving their record to 78-77. The game marked a new club record for most home runs hit at PNC Park in a single season (96).
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-20,
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Story summary
On Saturday night, Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park. This was Lowe's 33rd home run of the season and the second-most by any player in their first year with the Pirates, having been acquired last winter. The homer set a new franchise record for most homers hit at home in a single season with 96, surpassing the previous mark of 95 set in 1947. The win was part of a three-game winning streak that improved the Pirates' record to 78-77, as they strive for their first winning season since 2018.
Written for “Baseball Game Highlights” on 2026-10-04,
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
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Lowe jumped on a pitch from Steven Cruz (2-4) and sent it into the seats in right field for his 33rd homer of the season, the second-most by a player in their first year with the Pirates.
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The two-time All-Star was acquired by Pittsburgh last winter.
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The 1947 club hit 95 round-trippers when the team called Forbes Field home.
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Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Ronnie Simon hit his first career homer.
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Jake Mangum added his fifth of the season as the Pirates won their third straight to improve to 78-77.
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The franchise is seeking its first winning season since 2018.
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Lowe, Rafael Flores and Oneil Cruz had two hits each for the Pirates.
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Luke Weaver (3-1) picked up the win by pitching a scoreless eighth.
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Mason Montgomery worked the ninth for his 15th save.
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Montgomery hasn’t allowed a run in 22 2/3 innings, the second-longest streak ever by a Pittsburgh reliever.
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Nick Loftin had four hits for the Royals.
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Bobby Witt Jr. added three and Carter Jensen slugged his 25th of the season but
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it wasn’t enough to prevent the Royals from losing for the sixth time in seven games.
Pirates starting pitcher Bubba Chandler needed 90 pitches to get through four innings.
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The 24-year-old right-hander allowed three runs with a walk and six strikeouts.
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Up next
The series wraps up Sunday.
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Michael Wacha (9-9, 3.34 ERA) was set to start for the Royals.
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The Pirates had not announced a starter.
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