Ashcraft works five innings, allows two runs

He threw 50 of 71 pitches for strikes

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

MLB

What happened: Braxton Ashcraft allowed six hits and one walk while striking out three.

Why it matters: The five-inning workload left four innings for the bullpen.

By the numbers: Ashcraft posted a 70.4% strike rate and a 1.40 WHIP in the outing.

What to watch: His next start will test whether the strike rate produces more swings and misses.

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