Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates | August 16, 2026

Scheduled August 16, 2026 • PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Boston Red Sox

64-56

Pittsburgh Pirates

58-64

MLB PREVIEW • August 16, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Boston Red Sox (64-56) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (58-64) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Boston Red Sox

Visiting Side

Record 64-56

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Side

Record 58-64

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

76%

Boston Red Sox

24%

Pittsburgh Pirates

Projected Score BOS 4.9 - PIT 4.1

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Boston Red Sox has a stronger overall season performance.
Boston Red Sox has a better road record than Pittsburgh Pirates's home record.
Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Boston Red Sox

STAT

Pittsburgh Pirates

53.3% Win % 47.5%

64-56 Overall Record 58-64

29-31 Home Record 30-30

35-25 Away Record 28-34

4.43 Runs / G 4.98

.248 Team BA .256

.721 Team OPS .743

3.49 Team ERA 4.32

1.22 WHIP 1.32

3978 AB (At Bats) 4179

527 R (Runs) 602

985 H (Hits) 1068

214 2B (Doubles) 187

18 3B (Triples) 12

120 HR (Home Runs) 145

503 RBI (Runs Batted In) 576

1595 TB (Total Bases) 1714

374 BB (Walks) 438

976 SO (Strikeouts) 1145

93 SB (Stolen Bases) 103

.248 AVG .256

.320 OBP .333

.401 SLG .410

.721 OPS .743

522.4 RC (Runs Created) 584.3

.083 BB/PA .093

0.38 BB/K 0.38

3.82 P/PA 3.91

352 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 344

4491 PA (Plate Appearances) 4717

33.2 AB/HR 28.8

3.49 ERA 4.32

1.22 WHIP 1.32

1059.1 IP (Innings) 1079.2

957 H (Hits Allowed) 991

411 ER (Earned Runs) 518

117 HR (HR Allowed) 126

335 BB (Walks Allowed) 439

1024 K (Strikeouts) 1122

8.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.4

64 W (Wins) 58

55 L (Losses) 63

34 SV (Saves) 23

0.986 FP (Fielding %) 0.983

58 E (Errors) 73

214 DP (Double Plays) 187

4271 TC (Total Chances) 4254

3178 PO (Putouts) 3239

1035 A (Assists) 942

35.8 RF (Range Factor) 34.9

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Pittsburgh Pirates plays on familiar turf at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Boston Red Sox Could Win

Boston Red Sox brings a Team ERA of 3.49 and Batting Average of .248 into the matchup.

Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of 4.32 and Batting Average of .256.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Boston Red Sox's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Dome/Indoor • 89°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Boston Red Sox (50.6%) Pittsburgh Pirates (49.4%)

Total Submissions: 39 circles

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