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Pirates need lineup consistency, Oneil Cruz to play everyday during hot stretch

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the City of Angels for six games to play the Angels and Dodgers on their first west coast trip.

Pittsburgh’s offense came alive with a season-high 18 hits in a 9-3 victory, one game after being swept 5-4 by the Cleveland Guardians at home.

Leading the offense were Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz, the main offensive catalysts, outside of Bryan Reynolds, who makes this team go.

McCutchen mashed a three-run homer in the fourth inning to give the Bucs a 5-1 lead and breathing room for starter Bailey Falter.