Red Sox shut out Pirates 4-0 behind strong pitching effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on August 15, 2026, at PNC Park. Wilyer Abreu contributed significantly with a home run and two doubles, while Andruw Monasterio added a two-run double in the ninth inning. Sonny Gray led the pitching staff, throwing 7 innings with 7 strikeouts. The game remained tense until late, as the Red Sox struggled offensively early on, leaving six runners on base before breaking through in the final inning. Aroldis Chapman closed the game to secure the win.
- •Red Sox score four runs in the ninth inning.
- •Sonny Gray records 7 strikeouts in 7 innings.
- •Wilyer Abreu hits a home run and contributes offensively.
- •Andruw Monasterio plays a key role with a two-run double.
- •Red Sox leave six runners on base before late-game surge.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Sox Shut Out Pirates, 4-0
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