PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, rookie Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their skid at six games, beating Milwaukee 4-2 on Monday night to stop the Brewers’ four-game win streak.
Cruz capped a three-run sixth with a two-out, two-run single. He also singled in the second and dropped a double into right-center in the fourth. The 6-foot-7 shortstop was 4 for 44 in his previous 12 games.
“You look at the base hit that Cruzy got, that ended up being the game-winning base hit, the left-on-left ... we put the ball in play,” Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton said. “We moved the ball forward. It’s something that we have not been doing. ... Overall, I was really happy with our offensive approach.”
Jones (2-2) gave up four hits and two walks. The 22-year-old struck out seven and has 39 strikeouts to become the fourth major league pitcher since 1893 to strike out at least seven in his first five starts, joining Masahiro Tanaka (2014), Stephen Strasburg (2010) and José DeLeón (1983).
Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro
Ancient villages boost tourism by innovation in Hebei
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, April 26
Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal
Italian restaurant savors success in Tianjin's bustling historic area
Native Youth Olympics: Alaska’s Indigenous teens emulate ancestors’ Arctic survival skills
Mascherano confirms Messi Olympics talks
Minnesota Uber and Lyft driver pay package beats deadline to win approval in Legislature
State Councilor stresses need for elderly care meal services, continuous post
Saudi Arabia is going to sponsor the WTA women's tennis rankings under a new partnership
Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini's execution