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Pirates Shatter HR Record, Still Lose | Pittsburgh Pirates News
- Published
- September 17, 2026
- Duration
- 1:45
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
Discusses baseball.
Summary
The Pirates just shattered their own franchise record with 172 home runs this season — a jaw-dropping leap from last year’s 117 and the old 1999 mark. Five players now have 17+ homers, led by Lowe’s 31 and Cruz’s 19, showcasing a deep, powerful lineup that’s not just swinging for the fences but executing smartly. Yet, despite the fireworks, wins haven’t f…
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The Pirates just shattered their own franchise record with 172 home runs this season — a jaw-dropping leap from last year’s 117 and the old 1999 mark. Five players now have 17+ homers, led by Lowe’s 31 and Cruz’s 19, showcasing a deep, powerful lineup that’s not just swinging for the fences but executing smartly. Yet, despite the fireworks, wins haven’t followed — they lost Wednesday to fall to 75-77, out of playoff contention. It’s a wild tale of power and potholes: historic offense, but still
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- baseball