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August 16, 2026 β’ PNC Park, Pittsburgh
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Boston Red Sox (66-58) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (61-65) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.
Boston Red Sox
Visiting Side
Record
66-58
Pittsburgh Pirates
Home Side
Record
61-65
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BOS
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
|
PIT
|
2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ~ | 8 | 11 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
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Boston Red Sox
STAT
Pittsburgh Pirates
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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Boston Red Sox Could Win
Boston Red Sox brings a Team ERA of 3.52 and Batting Average of .248 into the matchup.
Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win
Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of - and Batting Average of -.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Pittsburgh Pirates's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
25,575
Closing Odds
Line: BOS -105 | O/U: 8
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Patrick Sandoval
Home Starter
Lake Bachar
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Boston Red Sox (59.0%)
Pittsburgh Pirates (41.0%)
Total Submissions: 39 circles
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