Reds @ Pirates · May 3, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, May 3, 2026

PNC Park Regular Season

Cincinnati Reds Reds 0

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Away starter

Chase Burns

Home starter

Braxton Ashcraft

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Ashcraft tosses gem in longest start of career as Bucs sweep Reds

PITTSBURGH – The early innings of Braxton Ashcraft’s Sunday afternoon start against the Reds checked all the boxes necessary for a possible special outing on the mound. The right-hander was working quickly and in rhythm, getting ahead in counts and commanding his entire arsenal of pitches in Pittsburgh’s 1-0 victory

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Ashcraft tosses gem in Pirates' shutout win00:03:14

Braxton Ashcraft tosses 7 2/3 scoreless innings and Oneil Cruz knocks in the only run of the game int he Pirates 1-0 win over the Reds

Condensed Game: CIN@PIT - 5/3/2600:12:09

Condensed Game: Chase Burns and the Reds take on Braxton Ashcraft and the Pirates on May 3, 2026

Braxton Ashcraft spins gem in 7 2/3 innings00:01:29

Braxton Ashcraft tosses 7 2/3 scoreless innings and striking out six in his strong start against the Reds

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