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Oneil Cruz homers to lift Pirates past Padres in tight contest

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Oneil Cruz homers to lift Pirates past Padres in tight contest
Summary

Oneil Cruz hit a two-out solo home run in the ninth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 25. The game's only run came off All-Star Mason Miller, marking Cruz's third home run in seven games since returning from the injured list. Paul Skenes delivered a scoreless six-inning outing, retiring the last 12 batters he faced. The victory narrows the Pirates' deficit in the wild card race, now at 6.5 games behind the Padres. Pittsburgh aims to continue the momentum with Bubba Chandler slated to start in the series finale.

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  • •Cruz's homer was the first allowed by Miller this season.
  • •Skenes achieved his first scoreless outing since May 12.
  • •Gregory Soto earned the win after a clean eighth inning.
  • •Mason Montgomery recorded his sixth save of the season.
  • •Pirates recalled RHP Noah Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis.
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  • 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Skenes Returns to Form, Cruz Lifts Pirates to Win With Homer off All-Star Miller
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Paul Skenes delivered his best start in months and Oneil Cruz lifted the Pirates to a 1-0 win over the […] The post Skenes Returns to Form, Cruz Lifts Pirates to Win With Homer off All-Star Miller appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

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