Pirates rally past Athletics 6-5 on Lowe’s ninth-inning homer
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The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame an early four-run deficit to defeat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, California. Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning, and Bryan Reynolds homered from both sides of the plate. Reynolds finished with four hits, three RBIs and three runs scored. The Pirates improved to 37-37 after losing eight of their previous 10 games. Athletics infielder Zack Gelof extended his hitting streak to 20 games, the longest active run in the majors, with a 3-for-3 performance including a home run and two RBIs. The series finale is scheduled for Wednesday.
What’s reported
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning off Elvis Alvarado (2-1), his 18th homer of the season.
Bryan Reynolds homered from both sides of the plate, giving him his ninth career multihomer game.
Reynolds extended his on-base streak to 23 games, the second-longest current run in the majors.
Zack Gelof went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, extending his hitting streak to 20 games.
Mason Montgomery (2-1) threw a hitless eighth inning, striking out two; Gregory Soto closed the ninth for his 11th save.
Pirates starter Mitch Keller allowed five runs (four earned) and five hits over 5 1/3 innings, striking out seven.
Athletics starter Jack Perkins struck out six over five innings, allowing three runs and six hits.
The Pirates trailed 4-0 after the first inning, with runs scoring on an RBI double by Lawrence Butler, an infield single by Gelof, and a throwing error by first baseman Spencer Horwitz.
Key figures
Brandon Lowe, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder
Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Zack Gelof, Athletics infielder
Elvis Alvarado, Athletics pitcher
Mason Montgomery, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher
Gregory Soto, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher
Mitch Keller, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher
Jack Perkins, Athletics pitcher
Spencer Horwitz, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman
Lawrence Butler, Athletics outfielder
Ryan O’Hearn, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder
Endy Rodríguez, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher
Braxton Ashcraft, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher (scheduled Wednesday starter)
Aaron Civale, Athletics pitcher (scheduled Wednesday starter)
Sources: abcnews.com
