Pirates Pitching Crisis in Miami | MLB News

The Pirates head to Miami for a crucial three-game series, shuffling their pitching with Braxton Ashcraft getting extra rest and Paul Skenes set to open. Skenes is in rough shape—5.20 ERA over his last 15 starts, with all three recent outings ending in losses—and knows he must go deeper into games. Mitch Keller’s season-ending injury leaves the rotation thin, forcing potential bullpen stretches for Carmen Mlodzinski. Ashcraft, an All-Star, is struggling with runs and homers, admitting he needs to pitch smarter against savvy hitters. With the Marlins bringing their full rotation, this road trip is a make-or-break moment for Pittsburgh’s pitching staff to turn things around. 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/26b2ab011aaa4319