Braxton Ashcraft Is Pitching Like A Legit Pirates Starter

One year after making his MLB debut, Braxton Ashcraft looks like much more than a wild card for the Pittsburgh Pirates. On today’s episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down another strong Ashcraft start, how his slider-heavy approach helped him attack the zone, why his stuff continues to hold deep into outings, and what his workload could look like as the Pirates move deeper into the season. Ashcraft entered the year with real questions about health, role, and innings, but his consistency has made him one of the most important arms in the Pirates’ rotation. Can the Pirates keep pushing him? And is Ashcraft starting to prove he can handle a real starter’s workload? Listen to OffBeat for a daily look at your Pittsburgh Pirates. Follow Alex Stumpf’s work at Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pirates coverage, interviews, analysis, and reaction all season long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.