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Why Oneil Cruz has struggled recently and how he's trying to work out of it
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Oneil Cruz's solo home run (14), 09/10/2022
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PHOTOS: Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds, July 7
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Odorizzi Ks 7, Harris homers; Braves top Pirates 2-1
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Franco's 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2 - WTOP News
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1,575 Oneil Cruz Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Pirates Clobbered by Cubs 11-3 Despite Two HRs From Jack Suwinski
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Pirates' Ji Man Choi homers against lefty Valdez, more at-bats, opportunities potentially in store
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Cruz gets 12th RBI in 13 games, Bucs top Brewers 7-4 - Orillia News
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Ashcraft throws 7 strong innings, Reds beat Pirates
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Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid
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Cruz HR, drives in lead run, Pirates top Reds on opening day