Trending Now - Brandon Lowe Faces Ejection in Dramatic Game Incident
WHO:
MLB.com - Brandon Lowe, Pirates second baseman
MLB.com - Alex Tosi, home-plate umpire
MLB.com - Jordan Baker, crew chief and first-base umpire
MLB.com - Don Kelly, Pirates manager
MLB.com - Tyler Callihan, player who replaced Lowe
MLB.com - Spencer Horwitz, player who hit a home run
MLB.com - Konnor Griffin, player who scored a run
MLB.com - Oneil Cruz, player who hit a three-run home run
MLB.com - Gregory Soto, player who secured the save
WHAT:
MLB.com - Brandon Lowe is hitting .261 with an .886 OPS in his first year with the Pirates.
MLB.com - The Pirates and Twins combined for 14 runs in the first four innings of the game.
MLB.com - Jake Mangum's sharp single to left scored Konnor Griffin, giving the Pirates the lead in the fifth inning.
MLB.com - The Pirates added two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth to secure their victory.
MLB.com - The Pirates will go for the sweep against the Twins on Sunday.
MLB.com - The Pirates scored a total of 10 runs in the game, with a significant scoring barrage in the second inning, including a three-run home run by Oneil Cruz, his 13th of the year.
MLB.com - Gregory Soto secured his third save of the homestand in the game.
MLB.com - Brandon Lowe was ejected in the fourth inning of a game.
MLB.com - This was the first ejection of Lowe's nine-year Major League career.
MLB.com - The Pirates won the game against the Twins, 10-9.
MLB.com - Lowe was 1-for-3 with a single and a run scored in the game.
MLB.com - The Pirates scored 10 runs in total, with a significant scoring barrage in the second inning.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The game occurred on a Saturday.
WHY:
MLB.com - Lowe was ejected after he appeared to challenge a strike call using the ABS system, but was not granted the challenge by the umpire.
HOW:
MLB.com - Gregory Soto secured his third save of the homestand by working out of a jam in the eighth and spinning a clean ninth.
MLB.com - The Pirates added two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth, which contributed to their victory.
MLB.com - Lowe flied out to left field and was ejected after saying something while rounding first base.
MLB.com - Don Kelly argued the ruling but was not ejected.
(UPDATED May 31, 2026 13:19 UTC)
In a thrilling game, the Pirates and Twins combined for 14 runs in the first four innings, with Brandon Lowe hitting .261 and boasting an .886 OPS in his first year with the Pirates. Jake Mangum's sharp single to left scored Konnor Griffin, giving the Pirates the lead in the fifth inning, and they added two more runs in the seventh and another in the eighth to secure the victory. Gregory Soto clinched his third save of the homestand by navigating through a tough situation in the eighth and finishing strong with a clean ninth inning.
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(UPDATED May 31, 2026 06:19 UTC)
The Pirates are looking to complete a sweep against the Twins this Sunday after a strong performance in their last game, where they scored a total of ten runs. A standout moment came in the second inning with a three-run home run by Oneil Cruz, marking his thirteenth of the year, while Gregory Soto secured his third save of the homestand. The Pirates also added two runs in the seventh and another in the eighth, solidifying their victory.
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(UPDATED May 31, 2026 04:18 UTC)
In a thrilling game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Pirates edged out the Twins with a score of ten to nine, marking a significant victory for the team. Brandon Lowe, who was having a solid game with one hit and a run scored, was ejected in the fourth inning after challenging a strike call, making this the first ejection of his nine-year Major League career. Despite the controversy, the Pirates showcased their offensive strength, particularly with a three-run home run from Oneil Cruz and a save secured by Gregory Soto.