Pirates looking to even series against Mariners with Ashcraft on the mound

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park on June 24, 2026, in a rematch following a close 3-2 loss last night. The Pirates took a 2-1 lead into the seventh before losing to a two-run homer by Cole Young. Braxton Ashcraft starts for Pittsburgh, fresh off a strong performance where he pitched six innings and allowed one earned run against the Athletics on June 17. Seattle counters with Bryan Woo, who has not surrendered an earned run in his last outing against the Orioles on June 18. Both pitchers have shown consistent performance, setting the stage for a competitive matchup.

• 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Bryan Woo vs. Braxton Ashcraft