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
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.
- •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.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Look To Win Pirates Series Before Returning To Fenway Park
"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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