Brandon Lowe plays hero for the Pirates with a walk-off single against the Diamondbacks in extra innings

July 28, 2026 - 10:54

Maybe it was all about the walk-up song. Brandon Lowe changed his tune for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs, and he went 3 for 4 in the win. But it was Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks where he truly became the hero. With the game tied in the bottom of the 10th inning, Lowe stepped to the plate with a runner on second base. The crowd at PNC Park was on its feet, sensing a moment.

Lowe worked the count, fouling off a couple of tough pitches before finding one he liked. He laced a sharp single into right field, scoring the runner from second and sending the Pirates to a 4-3 victory. The dugout emptied onto the field as Lowe was mobbed by his teammates near first base. It was a much-needed win for Pittsburgh, which had been struggling to find clutch hits late in games.

The Diamondbacks had taken an early lead, but the Pirates battled back, tying the game in the seventh. Both bullpens held strong until Lowe's heroics in extras. For Lowe, it was his second straight strong game at the plate, and the team is hoping this spark can carry over into the rest of the homestand. The Pirates now look to build on the momentum as they continue their series against Arizona.