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Deadspin | Braxton Ashcraft excels on mound again to lead Pirates past Tigers Deadspin | Braxton Ashcraft excels on mound again to lead Pirates past Tigers

7 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers 4-1

Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cruises to 13th win Ashcraft (13-5) came away with the win against the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits while striking out four across eight innings. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Ashcraft set the tone Tuesday by retiring the first 10 batters he faced. He gave up a solo homer to Brett Callahan in the fifth, but that was the only blemish to Ashcraft's excellent night, with the latter tossing only 80 pitches (61 strikes) through eight innings while generating seven whiffs and 12 groundouts. It was a spectacular encore to his complete game this past Thursday against the Marlins, and Ashcraft sits at a 3.68 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 149.1 innings this season. He's lined up to face the Padres on the road next week in what projects to be a two-start week for Ashcraft.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Makes MLB History vs. Marlins PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft is still learning in his first full season as a starting pitcher in the major leagues, but he just had one of...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Deadspin | MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins Deadspin | MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins

5 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

'He's always ready to go': Bryan Reynolds' availability has him in unique company Braxton Ashcraft’s complete game on just 85 pitches Thursday might not be the only throwback statistical oddity achieved by a Pirates player...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Strikes out 10 in complete game Ashcraft (12-5) earned the win in a complete game Thursday against the Marlins, allowing a run on three hits and a walk. He struck out 10.

Impact Ashcraft was dominant Thursday, as he held Miami scoreless for eight innings before Owen Caissie led off the ninth with a home run. It was an especially encouraging performance for the right-hander, who had stumbled to a 7.88 ERA across 24 innings in his previous five outings. Ashcraft's ERA now sits at 3.88 across 24 starts (141.1 innings) this season with a 1.11 WHIP and 155:33 K:BB. He's tentatively in line to face the Tigers at home his next time out.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Ashcraft may be Pirates' best hope of stabilizing disastrous second half The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half searching for something — anything — capable of stopping their season from spirali...

5 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Bucs hurler Ashcraft throws 85-pitch complete game Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft is now just the third pitcher in baseball this season to pitch a nine-inning complete game under 100 pitche...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Ashcraft throws complete game, Flores has 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Pirates rout Marlins 13-1

Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins Deadspin | Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins

5 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Takes fifth loss Thursday Ashcraft (11-5) took the loss Thursday against the Brewers, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings.

Impact Ashcraft was tagged for a solo homer by Jackson Chourio in the first inning and surrendered another solo shot to Gary Sanchez in the fifth as Milwaukee handed him his fifth loss of the season. The right-hander has struggled over his last five starts, allowing 22 runs (21 earned) across 24 innings, causing his ERA to climb from 3.24 to 4.08. Despite the recent skid, Ashcraft has remained a reliable innings eater, completing at least five innings in all but two of his 23 starts this season. The 26-year-old is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday on the road against the Marlins.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five strong innings before delay Ashcraft (11-4) notched the win Saturday against the Reds, allowing one run on two hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Ashcraft likely would have come out for the sixth inning if not for nearly a two-hour rain delay Saturday, as his 69 pitches were a season low amid a strong outing. It was a promising start to the month of August as well for the All-Star right-hander, who yielded a staggering 17 earned runs over 19.2 innings for a 7.78 ERA and 1.73 WHIP during July. Ashcraft will take a 3.96 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 140:31 K:BB across 127.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Milwaukee.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat Reds 4-1 to snap four-game losing streak

Braxton Ashcraft gave up two hits over five innings, while a pair of bases-loaded walks during a three-run third helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a four-game losing streak with a...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Nabs 10th win Sunday Ashcraft (10-4) earned the win Sunday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.

Impact Ashcraft hardly pitched well enough to deserve the win Sunday, but he received plenty of run support while Pittsburgh jumped out to an early 7-1 lead. The right-hander had a strong 2.77 ERA for the season through the month of May but has struggled mightily overall since the beginning of June, posting a 6.04 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over his last 47.2 innings (nine starts). Ashcraft is set to take a 4.05 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 135:30 K:BB across 122.1 frames into his next scheduled outing in Cincinnati.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs

Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 to avoid being swept in the three-game series

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Ashcraft's career-worst start sends him 'back to the drawing board' NEW YORK – Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft made his first start after the All-Star break on Monday night, and he showed concern about...

JULY 21 • MLB.COM

Drubbed by Bronx Bombers Ashcraft (9-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on nine hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings.

Impact Ashcraft's put the Pirates behind early after yielding four runs in the first inning, three of which came on a Jazz Chisholm homer. Ashcraft was handed a 5-4 lead by his teammates, but the left-hander gave that back to the Yankees with another four-run frame in the third. The hits and runs allowed were both career highs for Ashcraft who, despite a 4-1 record, has a 5.40 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over his last seven starts in 36.2 innings. He's lined up to face the Cubs at home this weekend.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

10 numbers that highlight the Pirates' massive offensive turnaround PHILADELPHIA -- Forget Paul Skenes’ velocity, Braxton Ashcraft’s ascent or the Pirates' bullpen struggling. The wildest first-half storyline...

JULY 16 • MLB.COM

Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft show their lighter sides at MLB All-Star Game PHILADELPHIA — Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft are both good at pitching. That much was established long ago and reaffirmed by their trip t...

JULY 14 • MLB.COM

Braxton Ashcraft sends blunt message on Pirates All Star snubs Braxton Ashcraft understands why the Pittsburgh Pirates’ resurgent offense didn't produce another All-Star, but it doesn't mean he agrees wi...

JULY 14 • RUMBUNTER.COM

MLB All-Stars Express Optimism For New CBA While Pushing Back On Salary Cap

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JULY 14 • FOX SPORTS

MLB All-Stars Express Optimism For New CBA While Pushing Back On Salary Cap

Skenes, Ashcraft enjoy All-Star experience … but feel there's something missing PHILADELPHIA — Before Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft took their seats along Ashburn Alley beyond the outfield at Citizens Bank Park on Mon...

JULY 13 • MLB.COM

Hit hard in no-decision Saturday Ashcraft didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, coughing up five runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He st...

Impact All five hits off Ashcraft went for extra bases, including homers by Jake Bauers in the second inning and Sal Frelick in the fifth. The right-hander has served up six long balls in his last three starts as he shows signs of fatigue -- Ashcraft's tossed 113.1 innings already this season, nearly matching the 118 innings he tossed all of last season between Triple-A and the majors. Despite the swoon before the All-Star break, he still sports a 3.49 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 128:27 K:BB on the year.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez's grand slam, two homers lead Pirates past Brewers 7-6 in first game of doubleheader

Rookie phenom Esmerlyn Valdez hit two home runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, and drove in six runs to rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 victory over...

JULY 11 • Associated Press

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