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Oneil Cruz treating magical Pirates debut as motivation to make big-league return in 2022
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Bat crazy! Fans reluctantly give up souvenir at Phils game – WBTW
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Bat Gone Batty: Oneil Cruz's bat goes flying deep into the stands on strikeout
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Pittsburgh, USA. June 25, 2022: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) waits on deck during the MLB game between Pittsburg Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays St. Petersburg, FL. Tampa Bay Rays defeat
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Oneil Cruz bat nearly hits fan, who gets Bryce Harper jersey
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Bat Gone Batty: Oneil Cruz's bat goes flying deep into the stands on strikeout
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GALLERY: SS Oneil Cruz's 2022 debut for Pittsburgh Pirates
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Oneil Cruz injured on home plate collision, leads to Pirates-White Sox bench-clearing scuffle
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Oneil Cruz has come out of the gates a better defensive shortstop than many expected
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Pittsburgh Pirates fans wowed as infield liner blazes off Oneil Cruz's bat at 110.4 MPH and nearly decapitates pitcher: What a laser
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Oneil Cruz homers again, but Pirates come up short against Orioles
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Oneil Cruz 97 MPH Throw + 4 RBIs In HUGE Pirates Debut! Pirates vs Cubs
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Bat crazy! Pirates fan gets hit by errant Oneil Cruz bat
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Bat crazy! Fans reluctantly give up souvenir at Phillies game