Braxton Ashcraft throws complete game as Pirates defeat Marlins 13-1
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Braxton Ashcraft pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 13-1 on August 13, 2026, at loanDepot Park. The Pirates' offense was led by Rafael Flores Jr., who hit two home runs and drove in six runs. Pittsburgh took control of the game with key hits in the fifth, sixth, and eighth innings, scoring multiple runs in each. Ashcraft allowed only three hits and faced one batter over the minimum, earning his first career complete game. The Pirates will host the Boston Red Sox next.
- •Pirates score 13 runs, breaking out against the Marlins.
- •Ashcraft allows one run over nine innings with 10 strikeouts.
- •Rafael Flores Jr. hits two home runs, totaling six RBI.
- •Pittsburgh's next game is against the Red Sox on August 14.
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ashcraft tosses complete game, Pirates’ bats erupt in win over Marlins
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ashcraft throws complete game, Flores has 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Pirates rout Marlins 13-1
"Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1 on Thursday. Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez also went deep for the Pirates, who snapped a three-game skid. Pittsburgh’s Jake Mangum went 3 for 4 with three runs scored.
"Maybe the Pirates were letting out some frustrations on Thursday afternoon. Regardless, that one had to feel good.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:21 AMAshcraft tosses complete game, Pirates’ bats erupt in win over Marlins
Maybe the Pirates were letting out some frustrations on Thursday afternoon. Regardless, that one had to feel good.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:13 PMAshcraft throws complete game, Flores has 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Pirates rout Marlins 13-1
Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1 on Thursday. Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez also went deep for the Pirates, who snapped a three-game skid. Pittsburgh’s Jake Mangum went 3 for 4 with three runs scored.
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