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Nationals unable to keep pace with Braxton Ashcraft & Pirates, lose 7-1

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Jul 5, 2026

Nationals unable to keep pace with Braxton Ashcraft & Pirates, lose 7-1

WASHINGTON (AP) - Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Saturday.Henry Davis and |!| Washington Wash…

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Nationals unable to keep pace with Braxton Ashcraft & Pirates, lose 7-1

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