Oneil Cruz homers for 2nd straight game, Pirates shut out Nationals

Luis L. Ortiz opposes former team as Guardians visit Pirates

Fresh off one of the best starts of his career, Cleveland right-hander Luis L. Ortiz will oppose his former team for the first time when the Guardians visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night to open a three-game series. Ortiz…

Oneil Cruz homers for 2nd straight game, Pirates shut out Nationals

Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff homer and Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings Thursday as the Pirates won the series, taking 3 out of 4 games from the Nationals at PNC Park.

Andrew Heaney pitches Pirates past Nationals 1-0

Left-hander Andrew Heaney went 7 1/3 shutout innings and Oneil Cruz blasted a leadoff home run to propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Oneil Cruz homers for 2nd consecutive game as Pirates blank Nationals 1-0

Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0

Pirates Blank Nationals Behind Andrew Heaney Start

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Andrew Heaney dominated the Nationals.

Pirates win 1-0 on leadoff homer for 2nd time since 1900 as Oneil Cruz sparks victory over Nationals

Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0. Cruz hit a grand slam in Wednesday’s 6-1 win and has four home runs this season. Pittsburgh won…