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Pittsburgh Pirates rally past Detroit Tigers 4-3 with ninth-inning home runs
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at PNC Park. The rally was fueled by two ninth-inning home runs against Tigers closer Kenley Jansen.
Rafael Flores Jr., appearing off the bench, hit a game-tying solo home run with one out in the ninth inning. Shortly after, Brandon Lowe delivered a walk-off home run with two outs to seal the win. Lowe’s blast marked his 27th home run of the season, setting a club record for second basemen.
Earlier in the game, Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe held a lead for much of the afternoon, while Pirates ace Paul Skenes struggled with command, lasting only 4 1/3 innings and allowing three earned runs. The loss contributed to a difficult stretch for the Tigers' bullpen, as Jansen surrendered the lead in the final frame.
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Brandon Lowe · Detroit Tigers · Kenley Jansen · Pittsburgh Pirates · Rafael Flores Jr.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Paul Skenes pitched 4 1/3 innings and allowed three runs. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rafael Flores Jr. hit two home runs during the game. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brandon Lowe hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brandon Lowe hit his 27th home run of the season. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs for the Tigers. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mason Montgomery earned the win for the Pirates. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Wednesday. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kenley Jansen surrendered the ninth-inning home runs. beavercountyradio.com · deadspin.com