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With good friend Oneil Cruz out, Rodolfo Castro has given Pirates production at shortstop
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Oneil Cruz Hits First Major League Home Run In 6-3 Loss To Reds In Pirates' Season Finale - CBS Pittsburgh
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WATCH: Pirates Oneil Cruz Hits One-Handed Homer Into Allegheny River - Fastball
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