Ashcraft looks to fight on versus the Phillies

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We have a full 15-game slate on tap today, starting with the Phillies and Pirates at 6:40 pm ET. We have some serious rain chances in Boston today, with the rest of the league looking good to go. We have some decent pitching matchups today, with only four games with projected totals of nine runs or more, including a total of 12 in Colorado.

 

Notable Starts:

Braxton Ashcraft has been dominant over his last two starts, allowing one earned run over 14.2 innings pitched with 12 strikeouts and two walks. Through eight starts this season, Ashcraft has five quality starts with a 3.32 xERA and 19% K-BB%. He’s attacking the zone with a 64% FpK% to go with a 13.6% SwK%. Ashcraft is the top-rated pitcher tonight...

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