Red Sox face Lake Bachar instead of Paul Skenes in finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox will play the Pittsburgh Pirates in a series finale on Sunday at PNC Park. Instead of facing reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, who had his start pushed back to Wednesday, the Red Sox will face right-hander Lake Bachar. Bachar's recent performance has been decent, but he is not as dominant as Skenes. The change comes after the Red Sox ended a five-game losing streak, winning 4-0 on Saturday, and aiming for a series victory to boost their playoff hopes.
- •Red Sox won 4-0 against Pirates on Saturday.
- •Paul Skenes' start pushed to Wednesday for additional rest.
- •Lake Bachar to start against the Red Sox on Sunday.
- •Boston's Patrick Sandoval will oppose Bachar on the mound.
- •Red Sox look to secure a series win after recent struggles.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Catch Massive Break Before Pirates Series Finale
"Boston will face Lake Bachar instead of reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes in Sunday’s rubber match.
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