Ashcraft Earns All-Star Spot | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Braxton Ashcraft, Pittsburgh’s ace this season, is an All-Star after a stunning breakout year—122 strikeouts in 108 innings, a 3.24 ERA, and a key replacement for the Mid-Summer Classic. He’s fourth in NL strikeouts and innings, 11th in ERA, and the Pirates are 12-6 when he pitches. Ashcraft’s consistency—14 of 18 starts with 2 or fewer runs—has anchored a shaky rotation, proving he’s among the league’s elite. His unexpected call-up is a reward for relentless excellence, culminating in a July 14th All-Star Game showdown in Philly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca0e7b7f3a6ef31e