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Braxton Ashcraft of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh.

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July 14, 2026

Inside Pirates pitcher Ashcraft’s journey from gridiron stardom through injuries to his All-Star debut

By Colin Beazley Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

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