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Ashcraft is penciled in for at least one more Grapefruit League start versus the Tigers, as Pittsburgh evaluates his fit in the rotation.
Ashcraft posted three scoreless innings against the Phillies in his latest spring outing.
In his spring games, Ashcraft has a 3.38 ERA over 8.0 innings with a 1.13 WHIP.
His pitch mix includes a sinker, slider, four-seam fastball, curveball, and changeup used in recent outings.
Pirates manager and scouts will look for a longer, quality start to gauge Ashcraft’s readiness for the 2026 season.
Clubs' lineup notes show Oneil Cruz leading off and Nick Yorke and Tyler Callihan competing for a roster spot.
Yorke and Callihan are competing for a Pirates Opening Day roster spot, heightening the competition.
Ashcraft debuted last May and spent the latter part of 2025 with the Pirates, transitioning from bullpen to rotation.
The article positions Braxton Ashcraft as a key young pitcher for Pittsburgh's 2026 trajectory.
The Tigers game is set for Bradenton, Florida, reflecting the Pirates' spring training schedule.

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Ashcraft pitched 5.1 innings with eight strikeouts in a 3-1 Pirates win over the Tigers.
Callihan hit a solo homer in the fourth to extend the Pirates’ lead.
The Pirates built the early lead with timely hits in the second inning.
Yorke was aboard via hit-by-pitch; Grffin drew a walk with bases loaded in that frame.
Cruz's sacrifice fly and a key double helped widen the Pirates’ lead.
The Pirates bullpen delivered 3.2 scoreless innings to close out the win.
Santana returned from the World Baseball Classic to contribute in relief.
The Pirates moved to 16-9 in Grapefruit League play and snapped a three-game skid.
Ashcraft faced a rough first inning but settled in as the game progressed.
Oneil Cruz committed an error that led to an unearned run.
The article notes Ashcraft’s eight strikeouts matched a team high in spring.

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