Lowe's Historic Home Runs Spark Pirates

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome to MLB News today, powered by AI and ready for first pitch. The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off their season with an 11-7 loss to the New York Metz on March 26th at City Field. But the big story was new second baseman Brandon Lowe, who smashed two home runs in his debut for the team. Lowe made Pirates history right away. He became just the fourth player to Homer in his first played appearance with Pittsburgh on opening day, and one of only two starters to do it. He's also the seventh pirate to go deep twice on opening day. Even in defeat, Lowe stayed positive about the team's grit. He highlighted how they kept battling at the plate, trading runs back and forth without folding under pressure. His first Homer came in the top of the first, a two-run shot off a slider that put the pirates up early. He followed with the solo blast to center in the third on a fastball, showing real power. Lowe's hot start gives Pittsburgh fans plenty to build on as the season ramps up.