Braxton Ashcraft pitched a complete game against the Miami Marlins, striking out 10 batters over 9 innings while allowing 1 earned run. The performance posted the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index among 9 games played on August 13, 2026.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Marlins 13-1 at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. Ashcraft completed all 9 innings, closing out the game himself as Pittsburgh built a 12-run margin of victory.
Ashcraft's line for the day read 9.0 innings pitched, 10 strikeouts, and 1 earned run. Kyle Schwarber posted the day's runner-up performance, going 2-for-5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBIs for the Philadelphia Phillies, but Ashcraft's complete-game outing set the day's top mark.
The outing raised Ashcraft's 2026 season totals to a 12-5 record over 24 appearances, with 155 strikeouts across 141.3 innings pitched. His season ERA stands at 3.88 with a 1.11 WHIP. The performance marked his second time this season posting the day's top score in The Game Network Performance Index.