# Pirates Sweep Twins with Ashcraft’s Masterclass

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309)
Published: 2026-05-31T22:18:22+00:00
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Braxton Ashcraft dominated with 11 strikeouts and zero walks, leading the Pirates to a 9-3 rout of the Twins and a three-game sweep. Ryan O’Hearn and Nick Gonzales launched early homers, then the Pirates exploded for five runs in the fifth. Brooks Lee’s two homers couldn’t save the Twins, who fell to their fifth straight loss. Zebby Matthews struggled, surrendering seven runs in under five innings. The Twins head to Chicago next, while the Pirates soar to Houston for a showdown with the Astros. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a076db21aab25ac6

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