Pirates without Lowe, Horwitz Tuesday vs. Rangers
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ARLINGTON -- Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe is dealing with discomfort in his left knee, forcing him out of the starting lineup for a second straight game on Tuesday.
“We’re day to day right now,” Pirates manager Don Kelly said. “A little discomfort in his left knee. He’s feeling a lot better and trending in a positive direction. Hopefully available for the game tonight but won’t be in the [starting] lineup.”
The Pirates made another injury move shortly before first pitch against the Rangers, scratching Spencer Horwitz with neck discomfort. That prompted Ryan O’Hearn to play first base and Jake Mangum to play right field.
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With Lowe sidelined, Nick Gonzales started at second base.
Lowe has started the season strong, batting .267 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs. On the road, he is batting .308 with five homers and nine RBIs.
Lowe has been strong against the Rangers of late, too, with a seven-game hitting streak against them that started on July 7, 2024. He is 10-for-28 (.357) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs and three runs.
The Pirates acquired Lowe via a three-team trade in the offseason.
Horwitz, meanwhile, is batting .255 with two home runs and five RBIs in 20 games, including 17 starts. He belted his first career pinch-hit home run on Sunday vs. the Rays.