Pirates Surge With Flores and Cruz | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates pulled off a wild walk-off win against the Tigers, thanks to Rafael Flores Jr.’s game-tying homer and Brandon Lowe’s clutch blast—fueling playoff hopes as they head into a brutal road trip. Flores has been unstoppable lately, becoming the first Pirate to hit two homers in a game he didn’t start, while Oneil Cruz is back and firing on all cylinders after his two-month absence. The rotation’s mixed performance—with Braxton Ashcraft dominating but others still finding their rhythm—could be the difference-maker. With momentum on their side and key players stepping up, this could be the turning point for Pittsburgh’s playoff push. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3c1bfbb336acf03