GRAHAM ASHCRAFT NEWS

Reds' Graham Ashcraft rides his high-velocity cutter to another win over Giants Ashcraft gave up two runs on six hits over eight innings, striking out a career-best eight in the Reds' 4-2 victory over the San Franciso.

JUNE 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes eight innings in win Ashcraft (4-1) earned the win during Friday's 4-2 victory over San Francisco, allowing two runs on six hits with eight strikeouts in eight innings.

Impact Coming off two subpar starts, Ashcraft regained his previous form with the best outing of his short career. The 24-year-old was staked to an early lead and cruised through seven easy frames while recording an impressive eight strikeouts despite averaging just 3.2 per start through his first six turns. Manager David Bell opted to stick with Ashcraft for the eighth and the young righty showed poise by inducing a double play and permitting just one run after putting two runners on with none out. He now sports a 3.27 ERA and 1.09 WHIP and is projected to pitch again midweek against the Cubs.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft goes 8, Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid

Cincinnati rookie Graham Ashcraft bounced back from two poor starts, pitching a career-high eight innings to help the Reds stop their seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory ov...

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up six runs in loss Ashcraft (3-1) took a five-inning loss to the Brewers on Saturday, allowing six runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking two.

Impact Ashcraft was tagged for six earned runs across five frames Saturday in his first loss of the year. He threw 61 of 98 pitches for strikes and only gave up two walks. This was Ashcraft's second rough outing in a row, with a total of 10 earned runs in his last 9.2 innings. The righty has added nearly two runs to his ERA since the beginning of June, giving him a 3.51 ERA for the season. Ashcraft will look to turn things around in his next appearance.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Labors through 4.2 innings Ashcraft allowed four runs on nine hits and struck out two in 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Ashcraft served up a two-run home run to Nolan Arenado in the third inning to account for half of the damage on his line. He also allowed a run to score on a wild pitch in the first and gave up a ground-rule double to Albert Pujols before exiting in the fifth. While 71 of his 99 pitches were strikes, Ashcraft was easy to get hits off of -- the nine hits he allowed were more than double his previous season high, and he posted just a 22 percent CSW (called strikes plus whiffs) rate. The 24-year-old has done more good than bad through five starts, posting a 2.22 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 28.1 innings with a 3-0 record. He'll look to produce more command next weekend in a home start versus the Brewers.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Is this a problem?': How Graham Ashcraft became the Reds' diamond in the rough In three years, Graham Ashcraft has gone from an unheralded pitching prospect to a standout rookie. Here’s the story of how he developed so...

JUNE 12, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Fires six shutout frames Ashcraft (3-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after allowing three hits with four strikeouts and zero walks over six scoreless innings.

Impact The rookie right-hander threw 51 of his 76 pitches for strikes and generated 10 swinging strikes while holding Arizona to only three baserunners. Ashcraft has now won his past three starts, and he's given up only a single run over 19.1 innings during that stretch. The 24-year-old has a 1.14 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB across 23.2 frames through the first four outings of his MLB career.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Ashcraft shuts down Diamondbacks as Reds power way to 14-8 win Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Diamondbacks 14-8 T...

JUNE 8, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Ashcraft shuts down D-backs, Reds power way to 14-8 win

Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks...

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excellent, again, in win Ashcraft (2-0) earned the victory, striking out five in seven innings while allowing a run on four hits and a walk in an 8-1 win Thursday over Washington.

Impact Ashcraft was a ground ball machine Tuesday, getting 14 groundouts as he dominated the Nationals' lineup. Josh Bell's seventh-inning solo homer was the only blemish for the 24-year-old. He has stifled opposing lineups over his first three starts and has a 1.53 ERA to show for it. After striking out more than a batter an inning across three minor-league seasons, the rookie has fanned only nine batters in his first 17.2 major-league innings. His next start will likely be in the middle of next week against Arizona.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Next start coming Thursday Ashcraft is scheduled to start Thursday's game versus the Nationals in Cincinnati, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Even with Mike Minor (shoulder) set to return from the 10-day injured list during the upcoming week, Ashcraft looks as though he'll temporarily stick in the rotation over Vladimir Gutierrez, who isn't scheduled to start any of the Reds' next five games. Ashcraft will be rewarded with a second straight turn through the rotation and his third start of the season with Cincinnati after he blanked the Giants over 6.1 innings Friday en route to claiming his first big-league win.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first big-league win Ashcraft (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Giants after allowing four hits with one strikeout and two walks over 6.1 innings.

Impact The 24-year-old generated only five swinging strikes on 92 pitches, but he kept San Francisco off the board by giving up only four singles. Ashcraft surrendered two runs over 4.1 innings during MLB debut last weekend, and he was able to pick up his first win in his second outing Saturday. The right-hander may have done enough to stick around in Cincinnati's rotation for another turn, however, the impending return of Mike Minor (shoulder) from the injured list could result in him being sent back to Triple-A Louisville.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft lifts Reds over Giants amid Kapler anthem protest Rookie right-hander Graham Ashcraft earned his first victory with six strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat San Francisco 5-1 followin...

MAY 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ashcraft lifts Reds over Giants amid Kapler anthem protest

Rookie right-hander Graham Ashcraft earned his first victory with six strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat San Francisco 5-1 following a political protest by Giants manager...

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Graham Ashcraft pitches gem in home debut to lead Cincinnati Reds past Giants Graham Ashcraft pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings in his home debut, permitting four hits, to lift the Reds to their third straight win.

MAY 28, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Contract selected again Ashcraft's contract was selected by the Reds on Friday. He'll take the hill for his second career start Friday against the Giants.

Impact Ashcraft made his big-league debut last week against the Blue Jays and held his own but wasn't particularly impressive, striking out three batters in 4.1 innings while giving up two runs on four hits and a pair of walks. He returned to the minors after that start, as he'd merely been up to replace a handful of players who hit the restricted list after rendering themselves unable to cross the Canadian border due to their decision not to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19, but it's possible he could make his case to stick around longer this time around.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Ashcraft returned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Ashcraft was one of four players who joined the Reds for their weekend series in Toronto, replacing a group of players who evidently couldn't cross the border into Canada due to their decision not to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19. Ashcraft got the chance to start Sunday and allowed two runs over 4.1 innings during his MLB debut. He'll return to Louisville for now with the team back on the American side of the border.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two runs in debut Ashcraft allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over 4.1 innings in Sunday's win over Toronto. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Ashcraft allowed an RBI single to Matt Chapman in the second inning followed by Bo Bichette's RBI groundout in the third. The 24-year-old has started seven games with Triple-A Louisville this season prior to making his MLB debut Sunday. He threw 76 pitches and leaned heavily on a mix of sliders and sinkers, with the latter touching 99 miles per hour. Ashcraft could get another turn in the rotation as the Reds are dealing with several injured starters.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rush's Geddy Lee at Toronto's Rogers Centre for Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft's MLB debut Rush lead singer Geddy Lee was on hand for Sunday's series finale between the Reds and Blue Jays in Toronto.

MAY 22, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Slated to debut as Sunday's starter Ashcraft will start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Connor Overton was initially scheduled to start Sunday's series finale in Toronto, but he was scratched due to back soreness. After Ashcraft's contract was selected by the Reds on Friday, he'll make his first major-league appearance while starting on short notice. The severity of Overton's injury isn't yet clear, but it's possible that Ashcraft remains in the rotation if Overton requires a trip to the injured list. Over seven starts at Triple-A Louisville this year, Ashcraft posted a 2.48 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 32.2 innings.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to big leagues Ashcraft had his contract selected by the Reds on Friday.

Impact Cincinnati placed multiple players on the restricted list that can't travel to Canada, and Ashcraft will join the club to provide bullpen depth. The 24-year-old has started seven games at Triple-A Louisville this season and has a 2.48 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB over 32.2 innings, but he's not expected to start this weekend in Toronto with Luis Castillo, Hunter Greene and Connor Overton lining up to start for the Reds.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE