Oneil Cruz Targeted for Sunday Home Run After Hitting 17th HR of Season

Pirates star Oneil Cruz hit his 17th home run of the season on Saturday against the Diamondbacks, ending an 11-game drought. He is considered a top MLB HR pick for Sunday, largely due to his exceptional raw power metrics, including being in the 99th percentile for average exit velocity, barrel rate, and hard-hit contact rate. Cruz, who has hit 16 of his 17 homers against right-handed pitchers, is expected to face a struggling righty on Sunday, potentially Zac Gallen.