Red Sox struggle in rain-soaked loss to Pirates in Pittsburgh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox concluded a challenging road trip with an 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 16. Patrick Sandoval struggled as the starting pitcher, allowing seven runs in four innings. The Red Sox managed to threaten briefly after Connor Wong hit a three-run home run, but a lengthy rain delay stunted their momentum. Following the delay, the Pirates extended their lead with an additional run, while Boston could not score again, wrapping up their trip with a 1-2 series result against Pittsburgh.
- •Red Sox finished road trip at 1-2 against Pirates.
- •Patrick Sandoval allowed seven runs in four innings.
- •Connor Wong hit a three-run homer for Boston.
- •Rain delay hindered Boston's attempted comeback.
- •Red Sox will face the Arizona Diamondbacks next.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox End Difficult Road Trip With Rain-Soaked Loss to Pirates
"Patrick Sandoval struggled from the opening inning, and a lengthy rain delay extinguished the Red Sox’s only momentum in an 8-3 loss.
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