"It's a pretty swing. He hit the ball in the direction he needed to hit it," manager Clint Hurdle said. "We like the player. He's getting some extra [opportunities] and reps while he's here, so those things are always good when they happen for confidence."
Osuna, Pittsburgh's No. 29 prospect, entered the game at first base and went deep to begin the Bucs' three-run sixth inning. Competing to make the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Osuna has put together a strong start this spring, batting .471 while playing first and right field. Osuna's homer tied the game, 3-3, and the Pirates broke through with an RBI single by Chris Bostick and Eury Perez's squeeze bunt.