ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Oneil Cruz launched a three-run homer in the ninth inning Wednesday night, capping a four-run frame that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park.

The Pirates broke open a tight game against the Rangers’ bullpen. Pittsburgh led 4-2 after Bryan Reynolds’ two-run single in the fifth, but Texas closed the gap in the eighth on Jake Burger’s two-run single. Cruz answered in the ninth with his seventh home run.

Pittsburgh starter Braxton Ashcraft earned the win, allowing two runs on four hits over seven strong innings. Gregory Soto secured the victory in relief. Texas starter Jack Leiter took the loss.

Josh Jung hit a two-run homer for the Rangers. Attendance was 24,289. The Pirates improved to 14-10, while the Rangers fell to .500 at 12-12.