Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid

Oneil Cruz Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz (15) is greeted by third base coach Mike Rabelo (58) as he runs the bases on a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (Keith Srakocic/AP)

By John Perrotto - Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-3 victory over the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, snapping a seven-game skid.

Cruz hit a blast to dead center field off reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, pulling the Pirates into a 3-all tie.

Pittsburgh then added two runs to win for the first time since July 23.

Milwaukee had also won seven of eight.

The Brewers had their four-game winning streak snapped, one day after trading All-Star closer Josh Hader to San Diego.

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