NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Miami Marlins 13-1
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 13-1 on Thursday, led by Braxton Ashcraft's complete-game pitching performance and Rafael Flores' two three-run home runs. The victory ended a three-game losing streak for the Pirates.
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This game result affects the standings and win-loss records for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins in the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins with a final score of 13-1.
- Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter with 10 strikeouts and one walk.
- Ashcraft threw 85 pitches, the first Pirate to complete a game under 100 pitches since April 29, 2017.
- Rafael Flores hit two three-run home runs, totaling 6 RBIs.
- Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez also hit home runs for the Pirates.
- Nick Gonzales recorded his 48th multi-hit game of the season.
- The game was played in Miami.
- The Pirates snapped a three-game losing streak.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMiami Marlins“Professional baseball team”personNick Gonzales“Pittsburgh Pirates player”personIvan Nova“Former Pittsburgh Pirates player”personJakob Marsee“Miami Marlins player”personBub_Chandler“Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher”personJared Triolo“Pittsburgh Pirates player”personChase Burns“Cincinnati Reds pitcher”personJacob Gonzalez“Pittsburgh Pirates player”personTyler Phillips“Miami Marlins pitcher”personJake Bennett“Boston Red Sox pitcher”personSandy Alcantara“Miami Marlins pitcher”organizationPittsburgh Pirates“Professional baseball team”personCade Gibson“Miami Marlins relief pitcher”personMitch Keller“Pittsburgh Pirates player”personBraxton Ashcraft“Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher who threw a complete game”personJake Mangum“Pittsburgh Pirates player”personJohn King“Miami Marlins relief pitcher”personRafael Flores“Pittsburgh Pirates player who hit two three-run home runs”personJavier Sanoja“Miami Marlins position player”