Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates | August 16, 2026

Scheduled August 16, 2026 • PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Boston Red Sox

64-55

Pittsburgh Pirates

58-63

MLB PREVIEW • August 16, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Boston Red Sox (64-55) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (58-63) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Boston Red Sox

Visiting Side

Record 64-55

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Side

Record 58-63

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

53.8% Win % 47.9%

64-55 Overall Record 58-63

29-31 Home Record 30-30

35-24 Away Record 28-33

4.44 Runs / G 5.02

.248 Team BA .256

.720 Team OPS .746

3.49 Team ERA 4.34

1.22 WHIP 1.33

3947 AB (At Bats) 4150

524 R (Runs) 602

978 H (Hits) 1064

213 2B (Doubles) 187

18 3B (Triples) 12

118 HR (Home Runs) 145

500 RBI (Runs Batted In) 576

1581 TB (Total Bases) 1710

367 BB (Walks) 436

968 SO (Strikeouts) 1135

91 SB (Stolen Bases) 103

.248 AVG .256

.320 OBP .334

.401 SLG .412

.720 OPS .746

517.1 RC (Runs Created) 584.7

.082 BB/PA .093

0.38 BB/K 0.38

3.82 P/PA 3.91

349 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 344

4452 PA (Plate Appearances) 4686

33.4 AB/HR 28.6

3.49 ERA 4.34

1.22 WHIP 1.33

1051.1 IP (Innings) 1071.2

947 H (Hits Allowed) 986

408 ER (Earned Runs) 517

117 HR (HR Allowed) 125

332 BB (Walks Allowed) 437

1018 K (Strikeouts) 1113

8.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.3

64 W (Wins) 58

54 L (Losses) 62

34 SV (Saves) 23

0.987 FP (Fielding %) 0.983

57 E (Errors) 71

213 DP (Double Plays) 187

4235 TC (Total Chances) 4223

3154 PO (Putouts) 3215

1024 A (Assists) 937

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 4.34 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 • 84°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%)

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