Brandon Lowe
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates | Captured Plays: 125
Broadcaster Hot Take & Form Analysis
Brandon Lowe is finding the fences again! Just when the bats went quiet, Lowe exploded with a massive moonshot to right field on September 26th, marking his 35th home run of the season against the Detroit Tigers. This blast served as a violent reminder of his pure power, coming right on the heels of another long ball—his 34th—that he sent screaming to right-center during the clash with St. Louis. When Lowe is dialed in, he isn't just hitting; he’s changing the entire geometry of the ballpark.
However, it has been a total rollercoaster ride for the slugger lately. We’ve seen flashes of brilliance interrupted by periods of intense frustration, particularly during that tough outing on the 25th where the Tigers' staff forced him into a double play and left him swinging through strikes. He’s been battling a high strikeout rate in recent games, oscillating between being an unstoppable force and struggling to make meaningful contact. It is that classic, high-wire act: either he’s punishing mistakes or he’s chasing ghosts.
Despite those cold stretches, Lowe remains a vital engine for this offense because he knows how to deliver when the pressure mounts. Look no further than the 24th, when he laced a clutch single to left to drive in Oneil Cruz and keep the momentum shifting. Whether he is grinding out walks to extend innings or launching solo shots to ignite a rally, Lowe’s ability to produce high-impact plays makes him a constant threat. If he can find a way to stabilize his contact, he’s going to be absolutely lethal down the stretch.
🔥 Contributed Play-by-Play History
Recent GamesBrandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Henry Davis to 3rd.
Brandon Lowe pops out to catcher Dillon Dingler in foul territory.
Brandon Lowe homers (35) on a fly ball to right field.
Brandon Lowe pops out to third baseman Kevin McGonigle.
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
Brandon Lowe grounds into a double play, shortstop John Peck to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Konnor Griffin out at 2nd. Brandon Lowe out at 1st.
Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Torres. Oneil Cruz scores.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to pitcher George Soriano. Bryan Reynolds to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nathan Church.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe homers (34) on a fly ball to right center field.
Brandon Lowe flies out sharply to center fielder Nathan Church. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, third baseman Thomas Saggese to first baseman Alec Burleson.
Brandon Lowe flies out sharply to center fielder Nathan Church.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
Brandon Lowe grounds out softly, pitcher Anthony Gose to first baseman Salvador Perez.
Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia, deflected by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Brandon Lowe pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia on the infield fly rule.
Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe homers (33) on a fly ball to right center field. Jared Triolo scores.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd. Konnor Griffin to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
Brandon Lowe homers (32) on a fly ball to center field. Konnor Griffin scores.
Brandon Lowe grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Konnor Griffin out at 2nd. Brandon Lowe out at 1st.
Brandon Lowe doubles (29) on a line drive to right fielder Sal Frelick.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe hit by pitch. Oneil Cruz scores. Bryan Reynolds to 3rd. Rafael Flores Jr. to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luis Lara. Jake Mangum to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe homers (31) on a fly ball to right field. Konnor Griffin scores.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe pops out to second baseman Brice Turang.
Brandon Lowe homers (30) on a fly ball to right field.
Brandon Lowe pops out to shortstop Joey Ortiz.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Rafael Flores Jr. scores. Nick Gonzales scores. Jake Mangum to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe flies out to right fielder Matt Shaw.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tyrone Taylor.
Brandon Lowe grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
Brandon Lowe pops out to catcher Jake Rogers.
Brandon Lowe flies out to left fielder Sam Antonacci.
Brandon Lowe grounds out to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to second baseman Sam Antonacci.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Tristan Peters.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe lines out to right fielder Braden Montgomery.
Brandon Lowe singles on a fly ball to center fielder Tristan Peters. Jake Mangum to 3rd. Konnor Griffin to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe flies out to left fielder Sam Antonacci.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Braden Montgomery.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Wade Meckler.
Brandon Lowe singles on a line drive to center fielder Josh Lowe.
Brandon Lowe grounds out to first baseman Moisés Ballesteros.
Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, third baseman Denzer Guzman to first baseman Vaughn Grissom.
Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
Moisés Ballesteros challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
Brandon Lowe grounds into a force out, first baseman Vaughn Grissom to shortstop Zach Neto. Spencer Horwitz out at 2nd. Brandon Lowe to 1st.
Brandon Lowe singles on a line drive to left fielder Jose Siri.
Brandon Lowe flies out to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe flies out sharply to center fielder Jonah Cox.
Brandon Lowe flies out to left fielder Turner Hill.
Jason Foley intentionally walks Brandon Lowe.
Brandon Lowe flies out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.
Brandon Lowe doubles (28) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Turner Hill.
Brandon Lowe flies out to left fielder Turner Hill.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Nate Furman to first baseman Rafael Devers.
Brandon Lowe singles on a line drive to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee.
Brandon Lowe homers (29) on a fly ball to right center field.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Osleivis Basabe to first baseman Rafael Devers.
Brandon Lowe singles on a line drive to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee. Spencer Horwitz to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe grounds into a double play, second baseman Osleivis Basabe to shortstop Christian Koss to first baseman Rafael Devers. Spencer Horwitz out at 2nd. Brandon Lowe out at 1st.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jonah Cox.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Bryan Torres. Oneil Cruz scores. Rafael Flores Jr. to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Ramón Urías. Oneil Cruz scores.
Brandon Lowe doubles (27) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Bryan Torres.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe homers (28) on a fly ball to right field.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe walks. Spencer Horwitz to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe walks. Spencer Horwitz to 2nd.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Randy Vásquez.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Michael King.
Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Ty France.
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe walks.
Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Tommy Edman to first baseman Freddie Freeman.
Brandon Lowe flies out to left fielder Teoscar Hernández.
Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to second baseman Tommy Edman, deflected by first baseman Freddie Freeman. Nick Gonzales to 3rd.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
Brandon Lowe hits a ground-rule double (26) on a fly ball down the left-field line.
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker, deflected by first baseman Freddie Freeman.