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Pirates rally behind Ashcraft’s strong start to crush Mariners

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:14 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Pirates rally behind Ashcraft’s strong start to crush Mariners

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a commanding victory over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 25. The Pirates' strong offensive display, coupled with Nick Ashcraft's effective pitching, set the tone for the game. Ashcraft’s dominant performance included critical strikeouts that stifled the Mariners' batting lineup early on. Following this game, the Pirates look to build on this momentum in their upcoming series.

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By the Numbers

•Pirates win against Mariners at T-Mobile Park
•Nick Ashcraft delivers a strong pitching performance
•Offense shines in key moments of the game
•Pirates aim to continue momentum in upcoming series

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What they're saying

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Braxton Ashcraft pitched six strong innings, batterymate Endy Roriguez drove in three runs and Ryan O’Hearn had three hits to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rout the Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday night. Ashcraft (7-3) had 10 strikeouts without a walk while allowing one run and five hits. Rodriguez’s two-run double opened the scoring in a five-run fourth inning against Bryan Woo (6-6) as the Pirates went ahead 5-1.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOHN PERROTTO