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.