Ashcraft Throws Complete Game, Flores Has 2 Homers, 6 RBIs as Pirates Rout Marlins 13-1
Braxton Ashcraft struck out 10 in 85 pitches, and Rafael Flores hit two three-run homers as Pittsburgh snapped a three-game skid.
- On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter to lead his team to a 13-1 victory over the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park.
- The victory provided relief for Pittsburgh, which demoted two-year pitcher Evan Sisk amid a 5-15 stretch over their last 20 games, prompting Manager Don Kelly to address the team's recent struggles.
- Rafael Flores led the offensive assault with two three-run homers, while Jake Mangum went 3-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored, supporting Ashcraft's dominant performance.
- Kelly previously criticized his squad's lack of effort, stating, "I felt like we felt sorry for ourselves and didn't compete with the fight that we have all season."
- The Pirates host the Boston Red Sox on Friday with RHP Bubba Chandler starting, while Miami travels to Cincinnati to open a three-game series against the Reds.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a three-game losing streak following a 13-1 victory over the Miami Marlins in Florida Thursday afternoon. Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, striking out 10 on just 85 pitches. The Pirates 16 hits in the game, four of the hits were home runs. Catcher Rafael Flores hit two home runs and drove in six runs. Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzales added round-trippers. Jake Mangum and Triolo had three hits ea…
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MIAMI — 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. Ashcraft (12-5) struck out 10 and walked one in his 85-pitch outing. The right-hander, who was aided by three double p…
Braxton Ashcraft throws 10 strikeouts in complete game as the Pirates defeat the 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.
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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. Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez also went deep for the Pirates, who snapped a three-game skid. Pittsburgh’s…
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