Pirates star Brandon Lowe denied ABS challenge — then gets ejected in wild scene
Brandon Lowe of the Pittsburgh Pirates was ejected after a failed challenge on a called strike. The incident occurred during a game against the Minnesota Twins, leading to a heated exchange between Lowe, his manager, and the umpires. This marked the first ejection of Lowe's nine-year MLB career.
- ▪Brandon Lowe attempted to challenge a called strike but was denied by home plate umpire Alex Tosi.
- ▪Lowe's frustration led to an argument with the umpires, resulting in his ejection from the game.
- ▪This was the first ejection in Lowe's nine-year career, during which he has been a prominent player for the Pirates.
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MLB Pirates star Brandon Lowe denied ABS challenge — then gets ejected in wild scene By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 30, 2026, 9:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A failed automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge from Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe somehow led to the umpires giving him the boot. During the fourth inning of Pittsburgh’s 10-9 win over the Twins on Saturday in Pittsburgh, Lowe attempted to challenge a called strike from home plate umpire Alex Tosi. Despite Lowe tapping his helmet to signal for an ABS review on a pitch that appeared to be below the zone, Tosi did not allow it, making it a 1-2 count rather than 2-1, if it had been a successful challenge. Brandon Lowe tried to challenge a pitch and got denied.
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