Cruz hits 2-run HR, Chandler gives up 1 run in 6 innings, Pirates beat Rays 5-1

— Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Brandon Lowe went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two RBI, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday night to snap the Ray's six-game win streak.
Apr 18, 2026, 02:48 am - AP
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B. Chandler
win

B. Chandler1-1

6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 1 BB
N. Martinez
loss

N. Martinez0-1

5.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 3 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

TBPIT
2ndHorwitz doubled to right, Ozuna scored.01
6thCaminero singled to center, Simpson scored.11
6thCruz homered to right center (385 feet), Griffin scored.13
8thLowe doubled to center, Cook scored and Griffin scored.15
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