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Oneil Cruz Pittsburgh Pirates hardest-hit ball in Statcast era
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After losing Oneil Cruz, Pirates brace for Astros
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Growing pains almost completely behind them, the Pittsburgh
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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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