Ashcraft wins 4th straight start as Pirates topple Nationals 7-1

Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Henry Davis and Brandon Lowe each drove in two runs for Pittsburgh, which returned to .500 at 45-45. Rookie Konnor Griffin stole home as part of a double steal in the first inning to open the scoring, with the Pirates totaling four stolen bases on the day.