Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Oneil Cruz Highlights Walk Off Sunday

Indianapolis Triple-A short-stop Oneil Cruz (15) swings at the ball during the game agains the Omaha Storm Chasers on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Victory Field in Indianapolis.Baseball 220405 Indianapolis Triple A Baseball Team Opener Omaha Storm Chasers At Indianapolis Triple A Baseball Team
Indianapolis Triple-A short-stop Oneil Cruz (15) swings at the ball during the game agains the Omaha Storm Chasers on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Victory Field in Indianapolis.Baseball 220405 Indianapolis Triple A Baseball Team Opener Omaha Storm Chasers At Indianapolis Triple A Baseball Team
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Indianapolis Triple-A short-stop Oneil Cruz (15) rushes towards third base during the game against the Omaha Storm Chasers on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Victory Field in Indianapolis.Baseball 220405 Indianapolis Triple A Baseball Team Opener Omaha Storm Chasers At Indianapolis Triple A Baseball Team

It was a walk off Sunday for the minor league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Sunday afternoon saw multiple walk off hits across the farm system of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The four minor league affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates went 3-1 on Sunday afternoon with each of the victories coming in walk off fashion.

After a slow start to the season Oneil Cruz is starting to heat up at Triple-A. His latest escapade including a 2-run home run that was a walk off missile on Sunday afternoon in an 8-7 victory for Indianapolis to get them back over .500 on the season at 9-8.

In his return to the Triple-A level Hoy Park played both second base and shortstop, going 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and 3 RBI. First baseman Mason Martin and infielder Rodolfo Castro both continued their strong starts to the season. Martin was 2-for-5 with 2 RBI and his 7th double of the season while Castro went 1-for-3. Right fielder Bligh Madris and cacher Michael Pérez each had a hit as well. Pérez also drew a pair of walks.

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