Oneil Cruz powers up, but Pirates fall short
by Chris Schommer | Pirates Correspondent | Sun, Jul 28th 9:31am EDT
Oneil Cruz went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and one RBI in the Pirates' 9-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance highlighted Cruz's power-speed combo, though it wasn't enough to secure a win for Pittsburgh. Despite the loss, Cruz's ability to contribute multiple extra-base hits in a game bolsters his fantasy value, especially in formats that reward power metrics. His season-long batting average sits at .252, and while his strikeout rate remains high, his slugging outings like this one can help mitigate the negative impact on fantasy rosters. Cruz remains a high-risk, high-reward option due to his potential for both explosive offensive production and high strikeout totals.
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