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Red Sox game today
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The gist
Red Sox lost 8-3 to Pirates on Sunday after weather delay. Boston remains in AL wild-card spot despite series loss.
Background
The Red Sox entered the series against the Pirates having ended a five-game losing streak with a 7-0 win over the Blue Jays. They then lost the opener 8-4 and the finale 8-3, with a rain delay affecting the final game. Despite the losses, Boston remains in position for an AL wild-card berth.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Red Sox beat Blue Jays 7-0, ending a five-game losing streak. Payton Tolle pitched eight innings, Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam.
- Aug 14, 2026Red Sox lose series opener to Pirates 8-4. Pirates' Nick Gonzales left game after being hit on helmet by pitch.
- Aug 15, 2026Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida leaves game with left hamstring tightness.
- Aug 16, 2026Red Sox lose series finale 8-3 to Pirates after a lengthy weather delay. Connor Wong homered in the fifth.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy praised Payton Tolle's deep start in the win over Toronto, saying 'We needed a deep start, and Tolle got a great deep start.'
- Analysts
- A Yahoo Sports analysis criticized the Red Sox's decision to rely on Patrick Sandoval, noting his lack of feel for pitches since returning from injury led to an early blow-up.
Still unverified
The extent of Masataka Yoshida's hamstring injury and his expected return date are not confirmed.