Pittsburgh Pirates face Chicago White Sox in three-game series opener
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to Chicago to begin a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on September 8, 2026. The pitching matchup features Bubba Chandler, who enters the game with a 6-9 record and a 4.34 ERA, opposing Sean Burke for the White Sox. Burke holds an 8-6 record with a 3.20 ERA. The Pirates enter the contest seeking to improve their offensive output after recent victories largely attributed to pitching performance. While the Pittsburgh organization faces slim playoff prospects, the team aims to finish the season with a strong showing. Following the three-game set against the division-leading White Sox, the Pirates are scheduled to continue their road trip with a series against the Chicago Cubs.
- •Bubba Chandler makes the start for the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6-9 record.
- •Sean Burke starts for the Chicago White Sox holding an 8-6 record.
- •The game takes place at Rate Field in Chicago on September 8, 2026.
- •This contest opens a three-game series between the two teams.
- •The Pirates play the Chicago Cubs immediately following this three-game series.
- 11:40 PMTheSportsDB — Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates back Bubba Chandler with 18 hits in 9-3 victory over White Sox
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox: Bubba Chandler vs. Sean Burke
"Bubba Chandler pitched six strong innings, Rafael Flores Jr. homered among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night. Bryan Reynolds had two of Pittsburgh’s five doubles off starter Sean Burke. Reynolds drove in two runs and scored twice as the Pirates jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings and rolled to their seventh victory in nine games behind an 18-hit outburst.
"The Bucs head to Chi-town for back-to-back sets.
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- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:43 AMPirates back Bubba Chandler with 18 hits in 9-3 victory over White Sox
Bubba Chandler pitched six strong innings, Rafael Flores Jr. homered among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night. Bryan Reynolds had two of Pittsburgh’s five doubles off starter Sean Burke. Reynolds drove in two runs and scored twice as the Pirates jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings and rolled to their seventh victory in nine games behind an 18-hit outburst.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:30 PMPittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox: Bubba Chandler vs. Sean Burke
The Bucs head to Chi-town for back-to-back sets.
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