Braxton Ashcraft named to NL All-Star team as replacement for Skenes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has been named to the National League All-Star team as a replacement for Paul Skenes. Ashcraft has emerged as a standout this season, boasting a 3.24 ERA and 122 strikeouts over 108.1 innings in 18 starts. The 26-year-old is fourth in the NL in strikeouts and has played a key role for the Pirates, who are 12-6 in games he starts. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- •Ashcraft has a 3.24 ERA and 122 strikeouts this season.
- •He was named an All-Star as a replacement for Paul Skenes.
- •Pirates are 12-6 in games started by Ashcraft.
- •The All-Star Game is on July 14 in Philadelphia.
- •This is Ashcraft's first full MLB season.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates breakout star pitcher Braxton Aschcraft officially named to NL All-Star team
"Ashcraft has arguably been one of the best starting pitchers in all of baseball this season and has been rewarded.
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