Oneil Cruz returns to Pittsburgh Pirates

Detroit visits PNC Park for a Wednesday afternoon matchup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

Look who's back 👀 https://t.co/N6TgHblkX5 Via @Pirates on X

What happened: Oneil Cruz is back with the club. The team confirmed his return on Wednesday.

Why it matters: Pittsburgh enters the day with a 56-61 record. The Pirates look to make up ground in the standings as they host the Tigers.

By the numbers: Cruz recently hit a home run that tied the franchise's single-season record of 81 total home runs at PNC Park, originally set in 2003.

What to watch: First pitch is scheduled for 12:35 PM ET.

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