But beyond the perfectly placed throw, the Statcast reading grabbed the baseball world's attention. Cruz hit 105.2 mph on the throw from center field to home, coming just short of the all-time Statcast record. Aaron Hicks hit 105.5 mph on a throw with the Yankees in 2016.

Alexander Canario takes the place of Cruz and will bat sixth in the lineup for the Pirates. This marks Canario's first start for the Pirates since the series opener vs. the New York Mets at PNC Park on June 27, which was also the last time Cruz didn't start. It is also the ninth start and 12th game for Canario in center field.