Braxton Ashcraft pitches eight strong innings as Pirates defeat Tigers 4-1
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Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Braxton Ashcraft led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on August 18, 2026, allowing only five hits in eight innings. In his return from injury, Oneil Cruz hit a home run, contributing to the Pirates' offensive efforts. The game featured a strong performance from Ashcraft, who struck out four batters without issuing a walk. The Pirates have now won four of their last six games. The series wraps up on August 19, with Paul Skenes starting for Pittsburgh against Jackson Jobe of Detroit.
- •Ashcraft improves to 13-5 after eight effective innings.
- •Cruz's home run was his first since June 2.
- •Spencer Horwitz and Bryan Reynolds added RBI singles.
- •Mason Montgomery secured his fifth save in the ninth inning.
- •The series concludes on August 19.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ashcraft pitches another gem, Cruz homers in return as Pirates beat Tigers
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers 4-1
"Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Ashcraft (13-5), a first-time All-Star this season, struck out four and didn't issue a walk while throwing just 80 pitches. The 26-year-old right-hander, coming off the first complete game of his career in a win over Miami last week, gave up a fifth-inning homer to Tigers rookie Brett Callahan but otherwise cruised to his fourth win in five starts.
"After throwing a complete game in his last start in Miami, Braxton Ashcraft threw eight strong innings for the Pirates on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:06 AMAshcraft pitches another gem, Cruz homers in return as Pirates beat Tigers
After throwing a complete game in his last start in Miami, Braxton Ashcraft threw eight strong innings for the Pirates on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:55 AMBraxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers 4-1
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Ashcraft (13-5), a first-time All-Star this season, struck out four and didn't issue a walk while throwing just 80 pitches. The 26-year-old right-hander, coming off the first complete game of his career in a win over Miami last week, gave up a fifth-inning homer to Tigers rookie Brett Callahan but otherwise cruised to his fourth win in five starts.
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