US EditionOneil Cruz's HR Caps Pirates' Ninth-Inning Rally for Win over Rangers
Cruz’s 116.9 mph blast off the foul pole was the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season and the second hardest at Globe Life Field.
- On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Texas Rangers 8-4 in Arlington, Texas, with Oneil Cruz hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning.
- Pittsburgh evened the three-game series at one victory apiece after Nick Gonzales scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, breaking a 4-4 tie against Rangers reliever Cole Winn.
- Cruz's 432 ft home run off the right-field foul pole had a 116.9 mph exit velocity, making it the hardest-hit ball in the major leagues this season.
- Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft threw 94 pitches over seven innings, while Bryan Reynolds recorded two hits and his 500th career RBI during the fifth inning.
- The series finale features Rangers right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom facing Pittsburgh rookie right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler on Wednesday night.
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Cruz missile strikes top of right-field foul pole at 116.9 mph, hardest hit ball this season
Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks left over the middle of the plate off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the…
Bonk! This Ball Went Somewhere New!
There are 30 Major League Baseball teams, and every summer they play a combined 2,430 games. There is baseball on every day all the time. Someone is always hitting a ground ball into a 6-4-3 double play, or going on an eight-game losing streak, or smashing a home run deep into center field. These are all interesting things, but you will see them each a zillion times in your life. But here, Wednesday, was something new. Or rather, somewhere new f…
Cruz belts Pirates to victory - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Texas Rangers 8-4 last night. Oneil Cruz had a three-run home run taken away by a great catch the night before, but hit a three-run shot in the ninth inning to give the Pirates the victory. Braxton Ashcraft started for the Bucs. He pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out five. Reliever Gregory Soto earned the victory despite allowing two runs in the eighth inning. Dennis Santan…
Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season
Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season and second hardest ever at Globe Life Field.
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