US EditionPirates Remove Cruz After He Doesn’t Run Out Double-Play Grounder. He Says He Lost Track of the Outs
- On June 24, 2025, Pirates manager Don Kelly substituted Oneil Cruz in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers after Cruz mistakenly thought the inning was over and failed to hustle on a double-play grounder, contributing to Pittsburgh’s eventual 9-3 defeat.
- Cruz's removal followed a series of recent struggles, including a hitting slump this month with a.156 average and 31 strikeouts, as well as prior defensive misplays and lack of effort noted by Kelly.
- Kelly said he benched Cruz due to energy and effort declining on the basepaths, and he explained the reasons for the decision directly to Cruz after the game.
- Cruz accepted responsibility, explaining he mistakenly believed there were two outs at that moment, and expressed understanding and support for Kelly's decision, while emphasizing that his hitting slump had not affected his concentration.
- The incident highlights ongoing challenges for Cruz, who leads the National League with 26 steals but is struggling at the plate, indicating the Pirates need to address both his performance and effort moving forward.
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz gets taken out of game for baserunning blunder, admits he lost track of outs
Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz has gone through a rough few games.Cruz’s error and lackadaisical effort following a passed ball in center field raised eyebrows last week, and then, on Tuesday, he was removed from the game after he lost track of outs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPirates manager Don Kelly took Cruz out after he failed to run out a double-play grounder against the Milwaukee Brewers. He grounded into a 6-4-3…
Pirates remove Cruz after he doesn’t run out double-play grounder
MILWAUKEE — Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz said he lost track of the outs when he didn’t run out a double-play grounder, a move that led to his removal from the Pirates’ 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. The Pirates trailed 7-3 and had a runner on first with one out in the seventh when Cruz grounded into a 6-4-3 double play. Cruz slowed down after the Brewers got the force play at second, and he said afterward he believed that was the…
Pirates remove Cruz after he loses track of outs
Pittsburgh Pirates veteran outfielder Oneil Cruz, 26, said he lost track of the outs in the seventh inning, when he didn't run out a double-play grounder, a move that led to his removal in his club's 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
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Pirates remove Cruz after he doesn’t run out double-play grounder. He says he lost track of the outs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz said he lost track of the outs when he didn’t run out a double-play grounder, a move that led to his removal from the…
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Pirates remove Cruz after he doesn't run out double-play grounder. He says he lost track of the outs
Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz said he lost track of the outs when he didn’t run out a double-play grounder. The move led to his removal from the Pirates’ 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The Pirates had a runner…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz has gone through a rough few games. Cruz’s error and lackadaisical effort following a passed ball in center field raised eyebrows last week, and then, on Tuesday, he was removed from the game after he lost track of outs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz, #15, runs to first after hitting a single in the fourth…
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