Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates | August 16, 2026

Scheduled August 16, 2026 • PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Boston Red Sox

64-53

Pittsburgh Pirates

58-62

MLB PREVIEW • August 16, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Boston Red Sox (64-53) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (58-62) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Boston Red Sox

Visiting Side

Record 64-53

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Side

Record 58-62

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

55.2% Win % 48.7%

64-52 Overall Record 58-61

29-30 Home Record 30-29

35-22 Away Record 28-32

4.48 Runs / G 5.05

.249 Team BA .257

.724 Team OPS .749

3.51 Team ERA 4.29

1.22 WHIP 1.32

3885 AB (At Bats) 4119

520 R (Runs) 601

966 H (Hits) 1060

212 2B (Doubles) 186

18 3B (Triples) 12

118 HR (Home Runs) 144

497 RBI (Runs Batted In) 575

1568 TB (Total Bases) 1702

359 BB (Walks) 436

957 SO (Strikeouts) 1122

90 SB (Stolen Bases) 103

.249 AVG .257

.320 OBP .335

.404 SLG .413

.724 OPS .749

512.4 RC (Runs Created) 584.1

.082 BB/PA .094

0.38 BB/K 0.39

3.82 P/PA 3.91

348 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 342

4377 PA (Plate Appearances) 4654

32.9 AB/HR 28.6

3.51 ERA 4.29

1.22 WHIP 1.32

1034.1 IP (Innings) 1062.2

931 H (Hits Allowed) 971

403 ER (Earned Runs) 506

116 HR (HR Allowed) 123

330 BB (Walks Allowed) 430

1002 K (Strikeouts) 1103

8.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.3

64 W (Wins) 58

52 L (Losses) 61

34 SV (Saves) 23

0.987 FP (Fielding %) 0.983

55 E (Errors) 70

212 DP (Double Plays) 186

4168 TC (Total Chances) 4189

3103 PO (Putouts) 3188

1010 A (Assists) 931

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 3.51 and Batting Average of .249 into the matchup.

Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of 4.29 and Batting Average of .257.

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 • 80°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

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Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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

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