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Pirates broadcasters slam Oneil Cruz's defensive effort vs Mets

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Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has come under fire for his defensive effort early in the 2026 season as the team has dropped two of its first three games. On Sunday, Cruz heard it from Pirates broadcasters Greg Brown and Matt Capps. In a 1-1 game against the New York Mets in the bottom of the second inning, Cruz caught a fly ball for the second out of the inning as baserunner Brett Baty considered tagging up to head to second. **CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM** Capps and Brown were not thrilled with Cruz’s effort. "You do want to see a little more enthusiasm to get the ball in," Capps said. "A little lackadaisical on Cruz’s part," Brown added. Cruz finished the game 1-for-4 with a run scored as the Pirates defeated the Mets 4-3 in 10 innings. But through three games, Cruz has already been a source of consternation for Pirates fans.…

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