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Oneil Cruz Matches Bonds With 10 HR, 15 SB In Pirates’ 12-Inning Loss

Offseason swing changes paired with sharper pitch selection produced a rare power–speed surge.

May 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (15) runs on the bases against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Cruz, who homered and stole a base Sunday at Oracle Park, became the third player since at least 1900 to reach 10 home runs and 15 steals before his 40th game.
  • He joined Eric Davis (1987) and Lou Brock (1967) in that fast-start club, a sign of elite impact early in a season.
  • Within the Pirates’ first 41 games, he also matched Barry Bonds as the only players in team history to log at least 10 homers and 10 steals.
  • The Giants won 7-6 in 12 innings on a walk-off single by Jesús Rodriguez after Pittsburgh briefly led in the 10th.
  • Cruz ranks third in MLB in steals, and the Pirates cited his improved patience — including a sharp rise in walks since 2024 — as a key driver of his breakout, with Pittsburgh now 22-19 and set to host the Rockies next.