Ashcraft ascends as elite option on Saturday
May 9 2026
Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There's a lack of top-end pitching today; the model rates half the slate as coin flips. The Angels and Blue Jays lead off a short five-game matinee slate, with eleven tilts residing on the evening portion. The highest rain chances threaten the TB@BOS matchup, with COL@PHI, MIN@CLE and ATH@PHI as the other games with relatively milder weather risk. They are also projecting 18 mph winds blowing out at San Francisco, which could result in Oracle Park playing more hitter-friendly than usual.
Notable Starts:
Braxton Ashcraft has been a reliable option this season, posting just one sub-PQS-3 start in seven outings. Everything looks solid under the hood; he sports a 3.33 xERA and a strong 18 K-BB%. The model...
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