Lowe & Horwitz Return, Boosting Pirates Lineup

0:00It's April 23rd. This is MLB News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Pittsburgh Pirates fans got good news heading into their series against the Texas Rangers. Second Basement Brand and Low, and First Basement Spencer Horwitz, are back in the lineup for the second game on April 22nd at Globe Live Field. Both missed the opener, but shook off day-to-day injuries to return right away. Low dealt with left knee pain that sideline him for the past two games, while Horwitz set out the previous one with neck discomfort. Low slots into his usual second spot in the order. Horwitz takes seventh, and the infield shifts around to make room, with some guys like Nick. Gonzalez moving to third base. These two have been carrying the Pirates this season. Low, who came over and betrayed from the Tampa Bay race, leads the team with seven home runs and a scorching OPS of .975 through. Nineteen games, Horwitz has been steady too, posting a .782 OPS in 20 games, including a hot homestand where he slashed over .333.

1:04Three. Low already etched his name in Pirates history, becoming the first ever to drive in five runs and back-to-back games back in early April. Horwitz turned heads with a three-hit night against the race on April 17th, and went 10 for 10 lifetime against one pitcher. With Low and Horwitz anchoring the right side of the infield, the Pirates lineup looks way stronger. If they keep mashing like this, it could spark the push to snap that long playoff drought.