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Pittsburgh Pirates mid-August performance

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The Pittsburgh Pirates experienced a period of strong performance in mid-August 2026. The team secured consecutive victories, including a 13-1 win against the Miami Marlins driven by a historic nine-inning complete game from Braxton Ashcraft and multiple home runs from rookie Rafael Flores Jr. A subsequent 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox saw Flores Jr. homer in three consecutive plate appearances, though the team suffered the loss of third baseman Nick Gonzales, who was listed as day-to-day following a facial contusion. Following these wins, the Pirates achieved a 4-3 comeback victory against the Detroit ~~Tigers.~~ Tigers at PNC Park. The ~~win~~ rally was ~~secured in~~ fueled by two ninth-inning home runs against Tigers closer Kenley Jansen. Rafael Flores Jr., appearing off the ~~ninth inning through~~ bench, hit a game-tying solo home run ~~by Flores Jr. and~~ with one out in the ninth inning. Shortly after, Brandon Lowe delivered a walk-off home run ~~by Brandon Lowe. During~~ 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 pitcher Paul Skenes ~~allowed~~ struggled with command, allowing three earned runs before being removed after 4 1/3 innings.

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