Oneil Cruz’s broken ankle overshadows Pirates’ series-clinching win over White Sox

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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz collides with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala during the sixth inning Sunday.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz collides with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala during the sixth inning on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo goes after White Sox catcher Seby Zavala after a play at the plate during the sixth inning on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo delivers during the seventh inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo celebrates as he exits the game during the seventh inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates right fielder Canaan Smith-Njigba triples during the second inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz collides with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala during the sixth inning on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz grimaces at home plate after colliding with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala during the sixth inning on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo goes after White Sox catcher Seby Zavala after a play at the plate during the sixth inning on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Trainers work with Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz amidst a scrum after Cruz was injured colliding with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala during the sixth inning on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is helped from the field after colliding with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala during the sixth inning on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates center fielder Jack Suwinski drives a run with a sacrifice fly during the second inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates right fielder Canaan Smith-Njigba scores during the second inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates reliever Dauri Moreta pitches during the seventh inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates reliever Dauri Moreta prepares to pitch during the seventh inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo celebrates after getting the final out of the sixth inning against the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates closer David Bednar celebrates with catcher Tyler Heineman after defeating the White Sox on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

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Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes takes a selfie with seven-year-old Kenzie Bonaroti of Oakmont on the first Kids Day of the season at the start of Sunday’s game against the White Sox on April 9, 2023, at PNC Park.

















