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Ashcraft Dominates 8 IP, Cruz Homers First Game Back | Tigers at Pirates Game Highlights (8/18/26)
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The Pirates took on the Detroit Tigers in the second game of the series at PNC Park. Braxton Ashcraft continues his dominate starts with eight innings pitches with just one earned run. The tram welcomed back Oneil Cruz in centerfield. In his second at bat back, he mashes a 2-run home run to deep center field. Mason Montgomery came in and got the save. Pirates took the victory, 4-1.
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