Red Sox @ Pirates · Aug 16, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Aug 16, 2026

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Bucs erupt for 7 early runs, nab needed series win in rain-soaked finale

PITTSBURGH -- It’s the dog days of summer. The weather is muggy, bodies are sore and postseason spots are officially up for grabs. The Pirates are holding on for dear life. “You've been riding the bike for this long now,” veteran Brandon Lowe said pregame. “Just hold on to the

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Pirates' five-run 3rd fuels 8-3 win00:03:11

The Pirates score five runs in the bottom of the 3rd to power their 8-3 win over the Red Sox

Condensed Game: BOS@PIT - 8/16/2600:13:30

Condensed Game: Connor Wong and the Red Sox take on Brandon Lowe on the Pirates on August 16, 2026

Pirates score five runs in the 3rd inning00:01:24

The Pirates plate five runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning, highlighted by Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, Nick Yorke and more\\n

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