Red Sox and Pirates renew series with the score tied 1-1

Boston enters 60-54; Pittsburgh is 56-61 this season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

FINAL: Red Sox 4, Pirates 0. Via @Pirates on X

What happened: Boston and Pittsburgh meet again with their series tied 1-1. Boston is 60-54 on the season while Pittsburgh sits at 56-61. Boston is listed as a favorite with the total set at 8.0.

Why it matters: Boston has dropped four of its last five games and carries a one-game losing streak into the matchup. Pittsburgh has won two straight and gone 3-2 over its last five, giving both clubs something to build on in the second half of the season.

By the numbers: Boston is scoring 4.4 runs per game and allowing 3.9. Pittsburgh is scoring 5.1 and allowing 4.9, with its biggest win this season a 13-1 rout at Miami on August 13.

What to watch: The series standing remains 1-1 heading into the matchup.

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@Pirates 2026-08-16T06:39:34.863363+00:00

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