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.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers
- 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.
"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, 2:38 AMBraxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers
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.
- 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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