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Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings as Pirates top Tigers 4-1

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedBraxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pirates beat the Tigers 4-1.
What changedWGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings as Pirates top Tigers 4-1". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette frames it as "Braxton Ashcraft dominates again, Oneil Cruz homers as the Pirates beat the Tigers".
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Still Watching. WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings as Pirates top Tigers 4-1". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette frames it as "Braxton Ashcraft dominates again, Oneil Cruz homers as the Pirates beat the Tigers".

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Aug 19, 12:57 AM: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the source map.

Aug 19, 12:59 AM: WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) joined the source map.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)21m ago

Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings as Pirates top Tigers 4-1

Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pirates beat the Tigers 4-1.

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