Oneil Cruz isn't in the lineup for the Pirates and will come off the bench if he does play against the Giants. This is the first game that Cruz didn't start since the series finale vs. the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on July 13, which came after Cruz suffered a slight injury in the previous game.

Oneil Cruz delivered one on Friday night at Coors Field. The Pittsburgh Pirates' superstar, in centerfield, chased after a ball that hit off the centerfield fence. The batter had already rounded second when Cruz uncorked a missile toward third base. On the fly, on the money, tag applied, out.

Oneil Cruz remains one of the most exciting players to watch all across baseball. He is undoubtedly the superstar player on a below-average Pittsburgh Pirates team, and his all-world talent was on display Friday night.

Oneil Cruz is drawing strong trade interest as the Pirates weigh offers for MLB’s hardest-hitting center fielder before the 2025 deadline.

San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.