Jake Bennett struggles as Red Sox fall to Pirates, 8-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on August 14. Rookie pitcher Jake Bennett was unable to find success, allowing four runs on five hits over four innings, marking his fifth consecutive rough start. Bennett was previously impressive in his first seven starts after being recalled in June but has struggled recently as he surpasses his career high in innings pitched. The Red Sox aim to even the series in Game 2 against the Pirates on Saturday night, with Sonny Gray set to start.
- •Red Sox fall 8-4 to Pirates in series opener.
- •Rookie Jake Bennett lasted only four innings.
- •Bennett has allowed 17 earned runs in last five starts.
- •Red Sox aim to avoid third consecutive series loss on Saturday.
- •Sonny Gray to start for Boston in Game 2.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Is Boston Red Sox' Jake Bennett Beginning to Hit 'Rookie Wall'?
"The rookie left-hander has struggled over the last month. Is he hitting a wall?
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