Braxton Ashcraft finishes first career complete game

He struck out 10 and walked one in a 13-1 win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read

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What happened: Ashcraft allowed one earned run on three hits across nine innings. He completed the outing on 85 pitches, 64 for strikes.

Why it matters: The win moved his record to 12-5 and salvaged the series finale. Covering all nine innings gave the bullpen a full day off.

By the numbers: Ashcraft posted a 75.3% strike rate and averaged 9.4 pitches per inning.

What to watch: His next start will test whether that efficiency carries over.

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