Cruz started both ends of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates, racking up four hits -- including two doubles and a two-run homer -- over eight at-bats.

EDGE Analysis

You don't typically see a catcher play 18 innings, nor do you typically see a guy hitting .197 bust out three extra-base hits in a day, but that's just what Cruz did. He's been getting regular time with Yadier Molina (thumb) on the shelf, though he wasn't doing a whole ton with the bat before Wednesday's bust-out.