Red Sox adjust lineup with Masataka Yoshida leading off against Pirates
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in a weekend series. After losing the opener 8-4, the Red Sox aim to bounce back in game two. Additionally, they have named Masataka Yoshida as their leadoff hitter following his performance in the first game. Yoshida went 2-for-5 with one RBI in the opener. The Red Sox's starting pitcher for Saturday is Sonny Gray, and Ceddanne Rafaela returns to the lineup after a day off.
- •Red Sox lost the series opener 8-4 to the Pirates.
- •Masataka Yoshida will bat leadoff in game two.
- •Yoshida had two hits and one RBI in the series opener.
- •Sonny Gray is the starting pitcher for Boston on August 15.
- •Ceddanne Rafaela returns to the lineup after resting.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida News Before Pirates Finale
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida Decision Amid Pirates Series
"After their 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, there is a rubber match between the Pirates and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. During Saturday’s game, Yoshida tweaked his hamstring and had to exit the game. On Sunday, the Red Sox announced a notable Yoshida decision before their series finale with the […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida News Before Pirates Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Boston Red Sox series against the Pittsburgh Pirates is rolling right along this weekend. Boston dropped the series opener by a score of 8-4, and after going on a torrid stretch through July and into August, the Red Sox have cooled down a bit over the last 10 games or so. They have lost […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida Decision Amid Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 7:04 PMBoston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida News Before Pirates Finale
After their 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, there is a rubber match between the Pirates and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. During Saturday’s game, Yoshida tweaked his hamstring and had to exit the game. On Sunday, the Red Sox announced a notable Yoshida decision before their series finale with the […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida News Before Pirates Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:58 PMBoston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida Decision Amid Pirates Series
The Boston Red Sox series against the Pittsburgh Pirates is rolling right along this weekend. Boston dropped the series opener by a score of 8-4, and after going on a torrid stretch through July and into August, the Red Sox have cooled down a bit over the last 10 games or so. They have lost […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida Decision Amid Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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