PIRATES POSTCAST: Braxton Ashcraft STELLAR for SECOND STRAIGHT Start as Pirates Take Game Two!

Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates · Aug 19, 2026 · 21m

Nathan breaks down game two of the series between the Pirates and Tigers. Braxton Ashcraft for the second straight outing was as efficient as ever. Ashcraft would get through 8 innings of work while only allowing 1 run and throwing only 80 pitches. Oneil Cruz in his return to the lineup hit his first Cruz Missile since his injury that took him out for 2 months of action. The Pirates will look to take the series against the Tigers tomorrow afternoon. Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10…