US EditionPirates Right-Hander Braxton Ashcraft Pitches 3 Scoreless Innings in His Major League Debut
- Braxton Ashcraft, a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher, made his first appearance in the major leagues on Monday for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Phoenix, delivering three innings without allowing a run.
- The Pirates recalled Ashcraft from Triple-A Indianapolis after optioning right-hander Isaac Mattson prior to the series opener against the Diamondbacks.
- Ashcraft, a highly regarded pitching prospect taken in the second round of the 2018 draft, was called up by Pittsburgh and will pitch from the bullpen after posting a 5.03 earned run average across 10 games started with Indianapolis this year.
- During his debut, Ashcraft threw 50 pitches with 32 strikes, allowed two hits, one walk, and recorded his first career strikeout against Tim Tawa.
- Although Pittsburgh lost 5-0 and struggled in May, Ashcraft’s performance offered a positive outlook as manager Don Kelly emphasized the importance of team success.
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Pirates promote Robinson High alum Braxton Ashcraft to Majors
Braxton Ashcraft, a 2018 graduate of Robinson High School and the Pittsburgh Pirates No. 7 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, was called up to the major leagues this week.The 25-year-old right-handed pitcher has been impressive this season in Triple-A, striking out 56 batters over 48 innings across 10 starts. Despite his success as a starter, Ashcraft is expected to pitch out of the bullpen for now with the Pirates.Ashcrafts promotion marks a s…
Former West Virginia Black Bear makes MLB debut for Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (WBOY) — The Pittsburgh Pirates called up a fresh face Monday night who built his early career in Morgantown. Braxton Ashcraft 2018 Bowman card (WBOY image) The Associated Press reported Monday night that 25-year-old right-hander Braxton Ashcraft was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of a road matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Don Kelly told the outlet prior to the game that Ashcraft would be working out in t…
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