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ONEIL CRUZ OUT OF THE PARK! Pirates rookie sensation blasts homer out of PNC Park
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Elly De La Cruz smashes 465 ft homer for Louisville Bats
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Oneil Cruz homers, but Pirates fall short against Mets
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Oneil Cruz homers, but Pirates fall short against Mets
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WATCH: Pirates Oneil Cruz hits Three-Run Homer off Mets Jacob deGrom - Fastball
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Oneil Cruz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Morning Briefing: Carlos Correa Dealing With Back Tightness - Metsmerized Online
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Oneil Cruz takes Jacob deGrom deep, but Pirates tie MLB record for strikeouts in loss to Mets
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Oneil Cruz's 118 mph homer another Pirates record
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WATCH: Pirates Oneil Cruz Hits One-Handed Homer Into Allegheny River - Fastball
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point