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Cruz hit a third-inning home run that traveled 450 feet and landed in the Allegheny River, fueling a Pirates win over the Twins.
The ball left the bat at 110.8 mph and was projected at 450 feet.
Cruz’s river homer was his seventh to reach the Allegheny River, the most by a Pirates player.
The homer came in a game that ended with a Pirates walk-off 6-5 win over Minnesota.
Cruz has 23 hits with exit velocity over 110 mph in 2026 by the third inning context provided.
Pirates manager Don Kelly praised Cruz's power after the game.
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Reynolds commented on Cruz's power, calling it 'stupid pop' after the game.
The event added to Cruz's season totals, including his 12th homer and 37th RBI.
The game featured a back-and-forth scoring, with the river homer helping turn the tide late.
The Allegheny River homer is part of a Pirates trend of long balls reaching the river at PNC Park.

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Cruz hammered a 450-foot third-inning homer that landed in the Allegheny River, a rare river splash at PNC Park.
The homer travelled 450 feet with an exit velocity of 110.8 mph, tied for the 18th-longest this season.
Cruz’s 2026 season features multiple high-velocity hits, including four hardest-hit balls this year and 23 exits over 110 mph.
The solo shot trimmed Pittsburgh’s deficit to 5–4 and set the stage for Bryan Reynolds’ walk-off in the ninth.
Cruz emphasized consistency, saying there are no major changes, just continued work and preparation.
Cruz welcomed the return of pitcher Jared Jones, calling him a favorite and noting the impact on the dugout.
Cruz’s river homer remains part of a growing milestone rhythm for the Pirates at PNC Park this season.
The game featured a late Pirates rally and a nod to Cruz’s June resurgence after a slow May.
The article notes the river hit lineage, with Larnach también reaching the water, highlighting the park's river-history.
The write-up frames Cruz as a rising star contributing to the Pirates’ competitive narrative in 2026.

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