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Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft Adds History to All-Star Resume
- Ashcraft struck out a career-high 11 and faced no walks over six innings in a 9-3 win over the Twins at PNC Park.
- He became the 12th Pirates pitcher in the Modern Era to record 11+ Ks with zero walks on 80 or fewer pitches.
- Ashcraft relied on a varied pitch mix, including a four-seam fastball, slider, curveball, and splitter.
- Ashcraft achieved a 47% whiff rate, with 24 whiffs on 51 swings, showcasing dominant swing-and-miss ability.
- Manager Don Kelly praised the plan and Ashcraft's efficiency, targeting a six-inning, ~85-pitch outing.
- Ashcraft ended May with a 4-0 record in six starts, a 1.99 ERA, and 42 strikeouts to five walks.
- Ashcraft’s May performances helped drive Pirates' recent wins and showcased his efficiency.
- Pirates pitchers and batters lauded the synergy between Ashcraft and the Pirates’ offense.
- The win marked another solid May for Ashcraft as he continues to rise among Pirates' rotation options.
- The article notes Ashcraft’s performance supports his All-Star resume narrative for the season.
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