A Ninth-Inning Turnaround
The Pirates entered the ninth inning trailing by a run, but a pair of timely swings turned the tide.
Brandon Lowe launched a decisive homer off closer Kenley Jansen, his 27th of the season, putting Pittsburgh ahead.
Rafael Flores Jr. added his own contribution, matching the score with a tying shot moments later, his second homer of the night.
The blast marked the 83rd home run at PNC Park since its opening in 2001, underscoring the stadium’s growing legacy.
Reliever Mason Montgomery preserved the lead, delivering a scoreless top of the ninth to seal the 4-3 win.
Skenes’ Mixed Outing and Upcoming Road Trip
Starter Paul Skenes, the NL Cy Young award winner, struggled with command, allowing three runs over 4 1/3 innings and throwing a fastball that hovered in the mid‑90s, below his usual velocity.
Skenes’ recent outings have shown a 5.05 ERA across his last 16 starts, and his 46 strikes out of 81 pitches highlighted a day of mixed results.
The Pirates now embark on a nine‑game road trip that begins in Los Angeles, where they will open a series against the Dodgers.
Meanwhile, the Tigers, who have dropped five of their last six games, head to Kansas City for a three‑game set, looking to reverse their fortunes.