Braxton Ashcraft

Braxton Ashcraft allowed five runs on five hits over six innings with eight strikeouts and one walk in a win on Monday against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

It was a rough start to the outing for Ashcraft as he allowed a pair of solo home runs in the first inning before the Phillies added on three more runs in the third inning. He was able to settle in for three more scoreless innings as the Pirates got to Aaron Nola to give Ashcraft his eighth win of the season.

Braxton Ashcraft allowed one run on five hits over six innings with 10 strikeouts in a win on Wednesday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft allowed one run in the first inning before he was able to settle in. He’s allowed two earned runs or fewer in three consecutive starts. He'll face the Phillies next.

Braxton Ashcraft allowed two runs - one earned - on four hits in six innings on Wednesday, helping the Pirates to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft, who improved to 6-3 on the season, walked three and struck out seven as his breakout season continues. The righthander did not allow a hit until Jonah Heim singled with two outs in the fourth. He then ran into trouble in the sixth as the A's scored two runs on three hits, a walk, and an error to end his night. Ashcraft lowered his ERA to 3.18 on the season and his seven strikeouts gave him 97 for the year - tied for fourth-most in the National League - as he continues to make a strong case for a spot on the NL All-Star team next month. He is lined up to face the Mariners on Wednesday in his next start.

Braxton Ashcraft allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft continues a steady stretch on the mound, allowing two earned runs or less in four of his last five starts. The right-hander offers manager Don Kelly another mostly stable starting option in the Pirates rotation, posting a 3.30 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with a 5-3 record and 9.6 K/9 ratio through 14 starts.

Braxton Ashcraft allowed six runs on nine hits, did not issue a walk, and struck out five as the Pirates dropped a 6-3 decision to the Braves on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft tied a season-high with six earned runs allowed on Saturday, but it was just the third time in 13 starts this season that he surrendered more than three runs. Ashcraft did strike out five Braves on Saturday and has now recorded five punch outs in 12 consecutive outings. He is tied for third in the National League with 86 strikeouts on the year. Ashcraft will carry a 5-3 record with a 3.28 ERA into his next scheduled start on Friday against the Marlins.