{
  "id": 8356933,
  "title": "Konnor Griffin has 4 hits as the Pirates rally past the Royals to reach .500",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/konnor-griffin-has-4-hits-as-the-pirates-rally-past-the-royals-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T01:32:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/18/konnor-griffin-has-4-hits-as-the-pirates-rally-past-the-royals-to-reach-500"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin delivered a stellar performance, hitting four times as the team rallied past the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Friday night. Brandon Lowe added to the Pirates' offensive surge with his 32nd career home run. This victory moved the Pirates back to a .500 record (77-77) in their quest for the franchise's first winning season since 2018.\n\nThe 20-year-old Griffin, who had missed two months due to a left-hand injury, had the third four-hit game of his young career. His RBI single in the seventh inning sealed a three-run rally, propelling the Pirates to a crucial win. Yohan Ramirez (7-4) shut down the Royals in relief, retiring all four batters he faced.\n\nPittsburgh overcame an early four-run deficit to claim the hard-fought victory. The Pirates utilized 15 hits against Kansas City, showcasing their resilience and determination. However, the win came at a cost for Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who allowed five runs over six innings, raising his ERA to 3.91, nearly double his 1.97 ERA from the previous season.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}