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Keller had his worst spring outing, allowing six earned runs in four innings against the Astros.
Back-to-back third-inning homers by Brice Matthews and Zach Cole highlighted the Astros' scoring surge.
Pirates bullpen struggled, with Murdock and Matoma each allowing multiple runs in relief.
Pirates managed only two hits with runners in scoring position.
Oneil Cruz returned to the Pirates for the spring, going 1-for-3 with a leadoff single at 113.2 mph.
Bryan Reynolds contributed an RBI single for Pittsburgh.
Hunter Stovall added a sacrifice fly in the ninth for Pittsburgh.
Keller's next start is expected around Opening Day on March 26, likely March 28 against the Mets.

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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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