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Red Sox aim for series win against Pirates at PNC Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Red Sox aim for series win against Pirates at PNC Park
Summary

The Boston Red Sox face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their three-game series at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon. The Red Sox split the first two games, losing 8-4 on Friday and winning 4-0 on Saturday, improving to a 66-57 record. Boston's starting pitcher for the finale is Patrick Sandoval, who has a 1-1 record with a 3.30 ERA. The team will also be without Masataka Yoshida and Justin Slaten due to injuries. Following this game, the Red Sox will return to Fenway Park for a six-game homestand, starting Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Status Watch
  • •Red Sox aim to secure series finale after splitting first two games.
  • •Patrick Sandoval starts for Boston, facing Pirates' Lake Bachar.
  • •Boston lost Masataka Yoshida and Justin Slaten to injuries.
  • •Red Sox return home after this game for a six-game homestand.
  • •Pittsburgh's recent roster changes include pushing back Paul Skenes' start.
Latest Updates
  • 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Look To Win Pirates Series Before Returning To Fenway Park
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The injury-depleted Red Sox will try to secure a series victory in Pittsburgh before beginning a six-game homestand at Fenway Park.

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