Expert recap and game analysis of the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies MLB game from May 5, 2024 on ESPN.
PITTSBURGH — — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Sunday for a series win.
Cruz sent a slider from Ryan Feltner (1-3) 429 feet to right-center, bouncing his fifth of the season off the roof of a bar beyond the stands to put Pittsburgh ahead 4-3. He also had a double for his first game with multiple extra-base hits in 35 games this season.
Before hitting a ball into the Allegheny River in the ninth inning of a 3-2 series-opening loss Friday, Cruz had two doubles in 17 games between homers.
Source: Pirates 5-3 Rockies (May 5, 2024) Game Recap – ESPN
