Cruz, in a 4-for-37 slump, used his speed to spark the Pirates. He was off and running for his 27th stolen base on a grounder by Andrew McCutchen. Cruz didn’t get the steal but he prevented a double play and later scored the go-ahead run.

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The Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates play the second game of their 3-game series Saturday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.