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With return comes majestic HR for Cruz, who aims to make up for lost time
PITTSBURGH — Few players in the world can replicate the power Oneil Cruz produces. In his first game back off the 60-day injured list, Cruz showed off that power with a two-run shot in the fifth inning to give the Pirates a lead in their 4-1 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night at PNC Park.
Cruz hammered a 2-2 knuckle curve from Detroit starter Keider Montero into the right-center-field seats. The 6-foot-7 center fielder admired his shot as it went a Statcast-projected 422 feet, with an exit velocity of 107.7 mph.
“It felt good to be up here again, also when I was down there with my rehab,” Cruz said through interpreter Stephen Morales. “I feel pretty good physically and mentally. We’re going to be OK.”
Braxton Ashcraft stifles Tigers hitters as Pirates even series
On Tuesday night at PNC Park, talented right-hander Braxton Ashcraft was the most dominant player on the field, holding the Detroit Tigers to a run over eight innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates even the series with a 4-1 victory.
"He's a really good pitcher and he was executing all of his pitches," said Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia. "That's baseball sometimes. We tried to make hard contact but it was his day."
The loss further tightens things in both the Central Division and wild-card races. At 61-65, the Tigers join the Twins and Guardians at five games behind the White Sox. And in the wild-card race, the Tigers, Orioles, Twins and Guardians are all a half-game behind the Blue Jays and Rangers for the final spot.
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