North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
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Braxton Ashcraft Might Already Be the Pirates’ No. 2 Starter
14 minutes Posted Apr 23, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Braxton Ashcraft turned in one of the best starts by a Pirates pitcher this season, and Alex Stumpf breaks down why it mattered far beyond the box score. From the efficiency, to the pitch mix, to the in-game adjustments, this episode of OffBeat looks at why Ashcraft’s latest outing felt like a major step forward.