Ashcraft Shines as Pirates Snap Losing Streak | MLB News

Braxton Ashcraft dominates again, firing five sharp innings and striking out seven as the Pirates crush the Nationals 7-1, extending his win streak to four straight and his season record to 9-3. Pittsburgh’s offense exploded early with four steals—including a jaw-dropping rookie steal of home by Konnor Griffin—and Henry Davis and Brandon Lowe each drove in two runs. Despite a leadoff homer from James Wood, the Nationals’ three-game win streak ends with a tough loss, thanks to a shaky start by Carson Palmquist and a late surge by the Pirates that made it 7-1. The win brings Pittsburgh back to .500, and they’re hungry for more as the series finale looms. 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/62b40be726da361c