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.