Oneil Cruz’s Two‑Run Blast Turns Pirates Into Wild‑Card Spoiler Over Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates stunned the Cincinnati Reds 4‑2 at Great American Ball Park, snapping the Reds’ five‑game winning streak. Oneil Cruz’s two‑run homer sparked a four‑run second inning that gave the Pirates the lead. Rookie Hunter Barco earned his first MLB win in his debut. The loss pushes Cincinnati a full game behind the Mets for the NL wild‑card. Both clubs square off again tomorrow in a pivotal pitching duel.
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