Game between Red Sox and Pirates delayed due to weather at PNC Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox-Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park is currently delayed due to severe weather conditions. The game was stopped before the top of the seventh inning, with the Pirates leading 7-3. Rain and the possibility of a tornado prompted the delay announcement. The Pirates indicated the game could resume around 6:05 p.m., approximately two hours and 30 minutes after the initial announcement. Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms affected the region, limiting visibility and creating unsafe conditions for play. Depending on weather developments, the game may resume from the last point of interruption.
- •Game halted before the seventh inning with Pirates leading 7-3.
- •Severe weather conditions prompted the delay announcement.
- •Pirates expect to resume play around 6:05 p.m.
- •Tornado warnings and thunderstorms affect the area surrounding PNC Park.
- •Match may be postponed if conditions do not improve.
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