Published • loading... • Updated
Braxton Ashcraft Works 8 Efficient Innings, Oneil Cruz Homers as Pirates Top Tigers 4-1
Oneil Cruz returns after missing 2 months with a left hand fracture, and Pittsburgh adds his 14 home runs and 21 stolen bases for the playoff push.
- On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list, ending his two-month absence from the lineup. The move provides critical roster depth ahead of their series against the Detroit Tigers.
- Cruz suffered non-displaced fractures of the fourth and fifth metacarpals while sliding into home plate during a June 6 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He completed a six-game rehab assignment between Triple-A Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona before activation.
- In his first game back on Tuesday, the 6-foot-7, 248-pound outfielder crushed a 422-foot home run for his 15th homer of the season. The Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-1 at PNC Park.
- Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft struck out four while allowing five hits over eight efficient innings during the victory. The win keeps Pittsburgh 6.5 games behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League Wild Card spot.
- General Manager Ben Cherington noted the recovery was difficult but emphasized listening to Cruz about his readiness. With Pittsburgh 6.5 games back, the outfielder's power hitting is pivotal for the National League Central race.
Insights by Ground AI
25 Articles
25 Articles
Associated Press News+14 Reposted by 14 other sources
Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers 4-1
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Pirates Make Oneil Cruz Injury Decision Ahead of Tigers Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a long-awaited roster decision on outfielder Oneil Cruz ahead of their series against the Detroit Tigers. The post Pirates Make Oneil Cruz Injury Decision Ahead of Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
·Las Vegas, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources25
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center15Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Center
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources are Center
71% Center
L 24%
C 71%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
