Pirates secure series win against Red Sox at PNC Park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-3 in the rubber match at PNC Park on August 16. This victory marks the Pirates' first series win since mid-July, ending a streak of seven consecutive series losses. Key contributors included Bryan Reynolds, who had two RBIs and two runs scored, and Nick Yorke, who drove in three runs. The game was delayed by rain for over two hours during the sixth inning. The Pirates will host the Detroit Tigers next, beginning a three-game series on Monday.
- •Pirates score two runs in the first inning.
- •Five runs in the third propel Pirates to a 7-0 lead.
- •Connor Wong hits a three-run homer for the Red Sox.
- •Game delayed for 2 hours, 34 minutes due to rain.
- •Next game for the Pirates is against the Tigers on August 17.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates get elusive series win by beating Boston in rubber match
"For the first time in nearly a month, the Pirates secured a series win after defeating the Red Sox 8-3 in Sunday’s rubber match at PNC Park.
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