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Lowe, Flores homer to power Pirates over slumping Red Sox

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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As of August 15, 2026 at 3:16 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pirates over the Red Sox Friday night at PNC Park.
The headline split WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) frames it as "Lowe, Flores homer to power Pirates over slumping Red Sox". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette frames it as "The Pirates finally beat a lefty as Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe homer in win vs. R...".
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CenterLowe, Flores homer to power Pirates over slumping Red Sox

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Aug 15, 3:16 AM

Lowe, Flores homer to power Pirates over slumping Red Sox

Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pirates over the Red Sox Friday night at PNC Park.

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Portland Press HeraldNews report · Aug 15, 1:55 AM

Slumping Red Sox lose for 6th time in 7 games

Brandon Lowe hits a 3-run home run and Pittsburgh holds off Boston.

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Aug 15, 1:36 AM

The Pirates finally beat a lefty as Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe homer in win vs. Red Sox

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Aug 15, 1:36 AM: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the source map.

Aug 15, 1:55 AM: Portland Press Herald joined the source map.

Aug 15, 3:16 AM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.