BRAXTON ASHCRAFT NEWS

Mets hold players-only meeting after latest loss to Pirates

Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds hit consecutive two-run doubles during a six-run eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled away for a 9-2 victory over the struggling New Y...

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Goes three frames in first start Ashcraft did not factor into the decision in Monday's 5-4 win at Milwaukee, allowing one hit and no walks over three scoreless innings with two strikeouts.

Impact The 25-year-old rookie made all seven of his previous appearances out of the bullpen, so he wasn't expected to go deep in this contest. Ashcraft managed to stymy the Brewers lineup across his 35 total pitches, 28 of which were strikes. Prior to being called up May 26, the right-hander had started 10 games for Triple-A Indianapolis, so it is possible that the Pirates are seeking to incorporate Ashcraft into the big league rotation. Through 14.2 total major-league innings, he has pitched to a 1.23 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft commands zone in first MLB start, setting tone for Pirates' win MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in 80 games this season, a Pirates starter didn’t record 10 outs before exiting a game. That, however, wasn’...

JUNE 24 • MLB.COM

Bats stay hot, Pirates top Brewers using 5 relievers in bullpen game Taking the hill Monday night in Milwaukee must have been a combination of familiar and foreign for Braxton Ashcraft. One one hand, the Pitts...

JUNE 24 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Nick Gonzales extends his hot streak by going 5 for 5 as Pirates win 5-4 to cool off the Brewers

Nick Gonzales went 5 for 5 with two RBIs, Isiah Kiner-Falefa tripled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Milwaukee 5-4 to snap the Brewers’ fo...

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Brewers play the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Set for first career start Monday Achcraft will draw the start on the mound in Monday's series opener against the Brewers, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Ashcraft will make his first career major-league start against a red-hot Brewers lineup that has averaged 10.75 runs per contest over a four-game winning streak entering the series. The right-hander has produced a 1.54 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 11.2 innings in seven appearances out of the bullpen this season. Ashcraft threw a career-high 40 pitches in his latest appearance Friday versus the Rangers, so he will likely be limited to a few innings on the mound Monday.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win Ashcraft (1-0) allowed one hit and two walks with no strikeouts across 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact This marked Ashcraft's fourth appearance in the majors and came in a high-leverage spot. He relieved Paul Skenes in the eighth inning of a 1-1 game, and he remained in for the ninth after the Pirates took the lead. One of the walks was intentional, but this still wasn't one of Ashcraft's more dominant appearances as he failed to generate a swinging strike and also allowed some hard contact. Despite that, he managed to earn the first win of his big-league career.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win Ashcraft (1-0) allowed one hit and two walks with no strikeouts across 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact This marked Ashcraft's fourth appearance in the majors and came in a high-leverage spot. He relieved Paul Skenes in the eighth inning of a 1-1 game, and he remained in for the ninth after the Pirates took the lead. One of the walks was intentional, but this still wasn't one of Ashcraft's more dominant appearances, as he failed to generate a swinging strike and also allowed some hard contact. Despite that, he managed to earn the first win of his big-league career.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft hurl Pirates to sweep of Phillies Deadspin | Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft hurl Pirates to sweep of Phillies

JUNE 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Paul Skenes dominated again without getting a win. This time, the Pirates ace didn't mind

Paul Skenes allowed one unearned run and two hits with seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings, but didn't pick up the win in a 2-1 victory for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelph...

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft hurl Pirates to sweep of Phillies Paul Skenes and rookie Braxton Ashcraft combined to allow just one run on three hits and lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 win over...

JUNE 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

McCutchen hits go-ahead single as Pirates win 2-1 to sweep Phillies Paul Skenes lowered his ERA to 1.88 while his record remained at 4-6. The 23-year-old ace gave up one unearned run on two hits with seven st...

JUNE 8 • PENNLIVE.COM

Skenes dominant into 8th, McCutchen hits go-ahead single as Pirates win 2-1 to sweep Phillies

Paul Skenes again pitched into the eighth for Pittsburgh before Andrew McCutchen came through with a go-ahead single that inning, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of...

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Off The Bat: How Carmen Mlodzinski's 'career goal' created an opportunity for Braxton Ashcraft Carmen Mlodzinski threw five innings Wednesday evening, allowing a pair of earned runs on four hits and two walks. His effort was enough to...

JUNE 8 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft adjusting seamlessly to relief role as big-league career begins If Braxton Ashcraft has any unease about beginning his big-league career as a reliever, compared to coming up through the minor leagues as a...

JUNE 6 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Three shutout innings in debut Ashcraft allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one across three scoreless innings Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Ashcraft was promoted to the majors Monday and immediately made his debut working out of the bullpen. He pitched with the Pirates down by five but managed a scoreless outing and preserved the team's bullpen. Ashcraft may remain in a long-relief role for the time being, but he should have a chance to enter the rotation at some point during the summer as one of the team's best prospects.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates prospect Braxton Ashcraft shines in big-league debut Braxton Ashcraft appeared as a reliever only twice in 71 career minor-league appearances. But upon being called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates...

MAY 27 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Three takeaways: Pirates shutout for MLB-leading ninth time, Braxton Ashcraft shines in loss to Diamondbacks After eclipsing the infamous five run hurdle three times in their last four games, the Pirates offense regressed Monday, getting shutout in...

MAY 27 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Diamondbacks blank Pirates 5-0 behind Nelson to stop 5-game slide

Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor homered to back a stellar start from Ryne Nelson as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 to end a five-game skid

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Promoted to the majors, Braxton Ashcraft ready to help the Pirates in any way needed PHOENIX — The Pirates announced a roster move prior to the start of their three-game series against the Diamondbacks, recalling Braxton Ashc...

MAY 27 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft pitches 3 scoreless innings in his major league debut

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft pitched three scoreless innings in his major league debut

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Officially promoted to majors The Pirates recalled Ashcraft from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Ashcraft has started in all 10 outings in Triple-A this season, but the 25-year-old right-hander will serve in a bulk relief role out of the Pirates' bullpen, per Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Ashcraft has a 4.84 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 56:19 K:BB across 48.1 innings in Triple-A this season, and his first appearance with the Pirates will be his major-league debut. Isaac Mattson was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sources: RHP prospect Braxton Ashcraft to join Pirates on Monday in Arizona PHOENIX — Braxton Ashcraft will join the Pirates on Monday in Phoenix prior to the start of the club’s three-game series against the Diamond...

MAY 26 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Expected to be called up Monday Ashcraft is expected to be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Ashcraft will join the Pirates in Arizona ahead of the team's three-game series against the Diamondbacks. The right-hander has made 10 starts with Indianapolis this season, posting a 4.84 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 56 strikeouts over 48.1 innings. It's unclear if Ashcraft is set to join Pittsburgh's starting rotation or if he'll operate as a bullpen arm, but his first appearance with the team will be his major-league debut.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE