Tigers @ Pirates · Aug 18, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Tue, Aug 18, 2026

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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

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Braxton Ashcraft tosses eight strong in Pirates’ win00:03:07

Braxton Ashcraft strikes out four over eight strong innings and Oneil Cruz crushes a two-run homer to lead the Pirates' 4-1 win over the Tigers

Condensed Game: DET@PIT - 8/18/2600:10:46

Condensed Game: Brett Callahan and the Tigers take on Braxton Ashcraft and the Pirates on August 18, 2026

Oneil Cruz's two-run homer (15)00:00:34

Oneil Cruz rips a two-run homer to center, giving the Pirates a 2-1 lead in the 5th

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