Ashcraft pitches another gem, Cruz homers in return as Pirates beat Tigers
After throwing a complete game in his last start in Miami, Braxton Ashcraft threw eight strong innings for the Pirates on Tuesday night.
Braxton Ashcraft delivered a stellar performance on Tuesday night, pitching a complete game for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His efforts were complemented by a two-run home run from Oneil Cruz, who returned from the injured list in his first appearance of the season. The Pirates secured a 4-1 victory against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park.
The Tigers broke the game's tension in the 5th inning, when Brett Callahan hit his first career home run to right field off Ashcraft. However, the Pirates quickly responded, as Oneil Cruz followed up with another home run in his second at-bat off the injured list, extending Pittsburgh's lead to 3-1. Spencer Horwitz added another run to the scoreboard in the bottom of the 8th inning, securing the Pirates' 4-1 triumph.
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