Bryan Reynolds shone for the Pirates, hitting two home runs and leading a dramatic comeback to beat the Athletics 6-5. The Pirates rallied from an early 4-0 deficit, with Reynolds contributing four hits, marking his ninth career multihomer game. Brandon Lowe added the decisive solo homer in the ninth inning, while starting pitcher Mitch Keller performed well despite not earning the win. This victory marked the Pirates' third win in their last 11 contests, bringing their record to .500 at 37-37.

By the Numbers
  • Bryan Reynolds recorded four hits, including two home runs, marking his ninth multihomer game.
  • Brandon Lowe hit his team-leading 18th home run in the ninth inning to secure the victory.
State of Play
  • The Pirates achieved their 22nd consecutive game with seven or more strikeouts, a franchise record since 1901.
  • Mitch Keller's 902 career strikeouts place him seventh on the Pirates' all-time list.
What's Next

The Pirates will aim to build on this momentum as they continue their series against the A's, seeking to elevate their performance and maintain their newfound .500 status.

Bottom Line

Reynolds' performance, along with the team’s resilience to come back from early setbacks, highlights the potential for the Pirates as they strive for consistency and improvement in the upcoming games.