One of the game's most dynamic players now has the stat line to back it up. On the same day Paul Skenes became the first starting pitcher in MLB history to hav

Oneil Cruz smashes a solo home run to right-center field, his 21st of the season, putting the Pirates up 1-0 in the 1st inning

Cruz hasn't hit for much power across the last six weeks, as Friday's shot was only his second homer in his last 35 games. Nevertheless, it was his 20th of the season -- his first time hitting that threshold -- and he has still put together an encouraging second half.