PITTSBURGH — Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen and shortstop Oneil Cruz have been each injured working the bases and eliminated within the seventh inning Friday evening in a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
McCutchen singled to left subject with one out and commenced limping simply as hae reached first base. Ji Hwan Bae ran for McCutchen, who prolonged his hitting streak to a season-high 11 video games.
Two batters later, Cruz hit a two-run double to proper subject and stumbled as he rounded second base. Jared Triolo changed him as a pinch runner.
McCutchen was identified with left knee discomfort and Cruz with left ankle discomfort.
The Pirates snapped a 10-game skid Friday.
The Related Press contributed to this report.