Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Miami Marlins with a 13-1 victory, highlighted by Braxton Ashcraft’s complete-game effort and Rafael Flores’ two three-run homers. Ashcraft executed an 85-pitch outing, allowing just three hits while striking out 10 batters and only walking one, marking the first nine-inning complete game for the Pirates since May 2024. The team broke free from a three-game losing streak, with contributions from Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez, both of whom also homered.

By the Numbers
  • Braxton Ashcraft: 10 strikeouts, 3 hits allowed, 1 walk, complete game in 85 pitches.
  • Rafael Flores: 2 home runs, 6 RBIs from those homers.
  • Jake Mangum: 3 for 4 with three runs scored.
  • Nick Gonzales: Major league-leading 48 multi-hit games.
State of Play
  • Pirates halted their three-game losing skid to improve their standing.
  • Braxton Ashcraft became the first Pirate to complete a game under 100 pitches in over six years.
What's Next

Pirates will host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series, starting with RHP Bubba Chandler on the mound. Meanwhile, Marlins are set to face the Cincinnati Reds with RHP Sandy Alcantara as their starter.

Bottom Line

This performance showcases the Pirates' potential to bounce back and compete, especially with Ashcraft solidifying their pitching rotation and Flores boosting their offensive output.