Cruz Back and Booming | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Oneil Cruz is back and dominating—after a two-month hand injury, the Pirates’ young star crushed his first home run post-return and hasn’t looked back, slashing .257/.386/.486 with 17 homers, 52 RBIs, and 22 steals. Since returning August 18, he’s hit in five of eight games, driven in eight runs, stolen bases, and even snagged his first triple. His defensive prowess is back too, making center field a fortress. The Pirates are 38-31 when he plays—imagine what this season could’ve been without the break. Health is key, but Cruz’s resurgence is undeniable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce3de043f86fa9d3