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Pirates Beat Padres 1-0 Behind Cruz’s Ninth-Inning Homer

8/27/2026

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Oneil Cruz hit a ninth-inning home run, giving the Pirates a 1-0 win over the Padres.
Mason Miller allowed his first home run in 73 appearances, ending a streak dating back to Aug. 5, 2025.
Cruz’s 98-mph changeup traveled 379 feet with a 111.8 mph exit velocity into right-field seats.
Paul Skenes threw six scoreless innings for his first shutout since May 12.

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Story summary

Oneil Cruz hit a ninth-inning home run, giving the Pirates a 1-0 win over the Padres.
Mason Miller allowed his first home run in 73 appearances, ending a streak dating back to Aug. 5, 2025.
Cruz’s 98-mph changeup traveled 379 feet with a 111.8 mph exit velocity into right-field seats.
Paul Skenes threw six scoreless innings for his first shutout since May 12.