Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates face off at PNC Park today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are playing the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 16, 2026. Patrick Sandoval is slated to start for the Red Sox while Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pirates. Skenes has struggled recently, with three losses in his last four starts, including a defeat against the Miami Marlins on August 11. Meanwhile, Sandoval is coming off his first loss of the season in a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. The game is part of a three-game set between the teams.
- •Game time is set for 1:35 p.m. ET at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
- •Patrick Sandoval has a 3.30 ERA and a 1-1 record this season.
- •Paul Skenes holds a 3.88 ERA with a 9-11 record as of today.
- •Sandoval aims to rebound after his last loss on August 11.
- •Skenes looks to end a four-game losing streak.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Patrick Sandoval vs. Paul Skenes
"The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
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