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Red Sox face Pirates with Gray and Jones on the mound

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Red Sox face Pirates with Gray and Jones on the mound

Summary

The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park on August 15, 2026. Jared Jones, starting for the Pirates, is looking to break a three-game losing streak, during which the team has struggled offensively, scoring only five runs in his last four outings. Sonny Gray, who leads the American League with 14 wins, aims to recover from a recent loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The game is part of a three-game series between the two clubs.

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By the Numbers

•Game time is set for 7:15 p.m. ET at PNC Park.
•Jared Jones has a 2-4 record and a 5.03 ERA this season.
•Sonny Gray holds a 14-3 record and a 2.79 ERA.
•The Pirates have averaged less than two runs in Jones's last four starts.
•Both teams are looking to build momentum in the series.

Latest Updates

2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jones rebounds but Pirates blanked by Gray, Red Sox
10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sonny Gray vs. Jared Jones

What they're saying

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Jared Jones rebounded with a solid start, but the Pirates couldn’t figure out Sonny Gray and were defeated 4-0 by the Red Sox at PNC Park on Saturday night.
— Yahoo Sports