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Brandon Lowe Poised to Break Pirates Home Run Record
The new Pirates slugger is off to a hot start after being acquired from the Rays.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:43pm
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Brandon Lowe, the Pittsburgh Pirates' new acquisition from the Tampa Bay Rays, is off to a blistering start with the team. Lowe homered in his first two at-bats with the Pirates and went 5-for-12 in the opening series against the Mets, putting him on pace to potentially break the franchise's all-time home run record.
Why it matters
Lowe's hot start is an encouraging sign for the Pirates, who are looking to rebuild and return to the playoffs for the first time in several years. If Lowe can keep up this level of production, he could become a cornerstone of the team's future.
The details
In his first series with the Pirates, Lowe homered in his first two at-bats, showing the power that made him an All-Star with the Rays. While he didn't hit a home run in every at-bat that followed, he still managed to go 5-for-12 overall, putting him on a torrid pace to potentially break the franchise's all-time home run record.
- Lowe homered in his first two at-bats with the Pirates on Opening Day.
- Lowe went 5-for-12 in the opening series against the Mets over the weekend.
The players
Brandon Lowe
A 28-year-old infielder who was recently acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Pittsburgh Pirates
A Major League Baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is looking to rebuild and return to the playoffs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The MLB team that traded Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the offseason.
New York Mets
The Pirates' opponent in the opening series of the season, where Lowe had his hot start.
What they’re saying
“Brandon Lowe is off to an incredible start with the Pirates. If he can keep this up, he could be a real game-changer for this team.”
— Bob Nutting, Pirates Owner
What’s next
The Pirates will be closely monitoring Lowe's production as the season progresses, as he looks to potentially break the franchise's all-time home run record.
The takeaway
Lowe's hot start with the Pirates is a promising sign for a team looking to rebuild, as the slugger could emerge as a cornerstone of the franchise's future if he can sustain this level of play.
