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Cruz vs. Cruz: Power Showdown on Deck
2 May
Summary
- Oneil Cruz and Elly De La Cruz are top power hitters facing off.
- Pirates are 16-16, while the Reds lead NL Central at 20-11.
- Mitch Keller starts for Pirates, Brady Singer for Reds.

This Friday, baseball fans will witness a thrilling matchup between two of the league's most potent sluggers: Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds.
Both players rank among the top-10 power hitters, with Oneil Cruz contributing nine home runs and Elly De La Cruz leading the Reds with ten long balls. This offensive power will be on full display as their teams, the Pirates and Reds, go head-to-head.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, holding a 16-16 record and standing fifth in the NL Central, are set to pitch Mitch Keller, who has a 2-1 record and a 3.18 ERA. Conversely, the Cincinnati Reds are enjoying a dominant season with a 20-11 record, placing them first in the NL Central. They are expected to start pitcher Brady Singer, who holds a 2-1 record with a 4.97 ERA.