Pirates Extend Winning Streak to Eight Games with 10-3 Victory over Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates showcased strong performances in recent Major League Baseball games, notably defeating the Boston Red Sox 10-3 at Fenway Park. Oneil Cruz hit a significant 426-foot home run, contributing to the Pirates' offensive surge of eight runs in the fifth and sixth innings, while Bryan Reynolds and Tommy Pham also drove in key runs. Johan Oviedo pitched five solid innings, allowing just two runs, helping the Pirates secure their eighth win in ten games despite their last-place standing in the NL Central. In a prior game, the St. Louis Cardinals edged out the Pirates 4-1, with a decisive three-run seventh inning featuring a go-ahead RBI double from Thomas Saggese and a home run by Jordan Walker. Pirates rookie Braxton Ashcraft delivered a strong start in that game, pitching 5 2/3 innings with five strikeouts. These performances highlight a mix of promising individual efforts amid ongoing team challenges for the Pirates.