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Pirates gush over Oneil Cruz's incredible throw to first base during victory over Cubs
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Oneil Cruz Walk-Off Home Run: 4/24/2022 (Pirates - Triple-A Indianapolis)
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WATCH: Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz rockets 122.4-mph single for hardest MLB hit ever recorded
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Oneil Cruz's two-run homer, 06/30/2022
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Oneil Cruz - Wikipedia
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz out at least 4 months with broken ankle – WWLP
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WATCH: Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz rockets 122.4-mph single for hardest MLB hit ever recorded
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Pirates: Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz (15) celebrates with Rodolfo Castro as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter during the eighth