Pittsburgh Pirates face Philadelphia Phillies in key matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in Philadelphia to play the Phillies on June 29, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET. Braxton Ashcraft, looking for his third straight victory, pitched well in his last start against the Mariners. Aaron Nola, seeking a return to form, has struggled this season but had a decent outing against the Nationals on June 24. This is the second time Ashcraft and Nola face off this season, with their previous encounter resulting in a win for the Pirates in 10 innings.
- •Pirates playing at Citizens Bank Park against the Phillies.
- •Ashcraft has a 7-3 record this season with a 3.07 ERA.
- •Nola is 3-4 this season with a 5.58 ERA.
- •Last meeting saw Pirates win 11-9 in 10 innings on May 15.
- •Both teams coming off recent games on June 24.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Aaron Nola
"The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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