Orioles @ Pirates · Apr 5, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Apr 5, 2026

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Chris Bassitt

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Braxton Ashcraft

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Ashcraft growing into a key piece of Pirates' elite rotation

PITTSBURGH – Braxton Ashcraft’s transition from reliever and spot starter to full-time starter has probably gone as smoothly as manager Don Kelly could have ever hoped through a pair of starts this season. After lasting a career-high six innings his last time out against Cincinnati, the 26-year-old tallied yet another

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Ryan O'Hearn hits a two-run homer in Pirates' win00:02:45

Ryan O'Hearn hits a two-run homer and Braxton Ashcraft strikes out eight in the Pirates' 8-2 win over the Orioles

Condensed Game: BAL@PIT - 4/5/2600:10:53

Condensed Game: Pete Alonso and the Orioles take on Ryan O'Hearn and the Pirates on April 5, 2026

Ryan O'Hearn's two-run homer (3)00:00:33

Ryan O'Hearn hits a two-run homer to center, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st

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