The game was tied entering the ninth inning. Then Pittsburgh exploded for four runs to turn a deadlock into an 8-4 victory over Texas at Globe Life Field.
Oneil Cruz provided the decisive blow with a three-run homer to right field that traveled 422 feet. Cruz finished 1-for-5 with three RBIs and one run scored, raising his season totals to seven home runs and 22 RBIs while batting .286.
The ninth-inning rally began when Mangum grounded into a fielder's choice to third, scoring Gonzales to break the 4-4 tie. Cruz then launched his homer, bringing Cook and Mangum home to seal the victory.
Braxton Ashcraft anchored Pittsburgh's effort with seven innings of four-hit ball, allowing two earned runs while striking out five. Gregory Soto earned the win despite surrendering two runs in the eighth, when Burger singled to center to score McCutchen and Nimmo and tie the game at 4-4.
Bryan Reynolds reached 500 career RBIs in this game, crossing the milestone with his fifth-inning single that scored Davis. Pittsburgh improved to 13-10 while Texas fell to 12-11. Marcell Ozuna sits two home runs away from 300 career homers, and Brandon Nimmo is six doubles from 200 career doubles.