Red Sox @ Pirates · Mar 8, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Mar 8, 2026

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Jake Bennett

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Carmen Mlodzinski

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Omelets, grilling tips, shopping advice and life as roommate to baseball’s top prospect

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Derek Berg didn’t have to think long about Konnor Griffin’s wedding gift. Months earlier, during their time as Minor League roommates, Berg had taught Griffin how to cook steaks. It was one of many life lessons he imparted on the teenager during Griffin’s first stretch away from

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Nick Yorke's three-run home run00:00:29

Nick Yorke crushes a three-run home run to center field, extending the Pirates lead to 8-3 in the 6th inning

Mickey Gasper's two-run home run00:00:21

Mickey Gasper crushes a two-run home run to center field, bringing the Red Sox to within one run in the 8th

Billy Cook's solo home run00:00:28

Billy Cook crushes a solo home run to left-center field, extending the Pirates lead to 4-2 in the 4th inning

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Red Sox @ Pirates · 7–9

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