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Cruz, Pirates finally show life in 9th inning but fall to Rockies 3-2

By Danny Demilio - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed signs of life on offense in the ninth inning but it wasn’t enough. Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, is greeted by Bryan Reynolds (10) as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jalen Beeks during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

By Danny Demilio - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed signs of life on offense in the ninth inning but it wasn’t enough.

Oneil Cruz belted a two-run home run into the Allegheny River to bring the Pirates (14-19) within a run in the game’s final frame, but they were unable to add on and fell 3-2 to the Colorado Rockies.

Cruz’s home run came off of left-hander Jalen Beeks and measured 433 feet with a 111.7 exit velocity.

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