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Pirates game
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The gist
Red Sox shut out Pirates 4-0 on Aug 15, 2026. Series tied 1-1, with Paul Skenes starting Sunday's finale.
Background
The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates played a three-game series at PNC Park. The Pirates won the opener 8-4, but the Red Sox bounced back with a 4-0 shutout. The series finale features a marquee pitching matchup between Paul Skenes and Patrick Sandoval.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026Pirates beat Red Sox 8-4, with Brandon Lowe hitting a three-run homer and Esmerlyn Valdez driving in two.
- Aug 15, 2026Red Sox shut out Pirates 4-0, with Andruw Monasterio's two-run double in the ninth sealing the win.
- Aug 16, 2026Series finale scheduled with Paul Skenes starting for the Pirates against Patrick Sandoval.
Who’s saying what
- Pirates Manager
- Don Kelly said the team feels pressure in August but believes they will come out of their slump.
- Red Sox
- Red Sox fans and team celebrate the shutout win, calling it much needed after a tough stretch.