# SIGNIFICANT WIN: Pirates Edge Diamondbacks, Mitch Keller and Brandon Lowe CAPTURE July Playoff Feel

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Podcast: [Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933)
Published: 2026-07-28T13:34:35+00:00
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## Resource

Pittsburgh Pirates electrify PNC Park with a dramatic 3-2 walk-off win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, fueled by Brandon Lowe’s clutch hitting and a bullpen that finally looks to be steadying. As the playoff race intensifies, can Ben Cherrington’s focus on proven relief arms like Luke Weaver and AJ Minter transform the Pirates’ postseason chances? Gary Morgan examines Esmerlyn Valdez’s injury scare, Mason Montgomery’s emergence as a late-inning force, and vital moves like the acquisition of Jonathan Rodriguez for organizational depth. The episode spotlights statistical oddities in day vs. night games, provides trade proposals involving Tyler Rogers, and tackles burning AMA questions ranging from outfield defense priorities to the real impact of recent roster tweaks. With the Pirates surging and every decision under scrutiny, their quest for a Wild Card spot just got a whole lot more interesting.

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