Red Sox vs. Pirates: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Pirates | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 8 | 11 | 0 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N. Sogard | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | C. Rafaela | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 3 | W. Abreu | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 4 | A. Rutschman | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 5 | C. Durbin | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 6 | A. Monasterio | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | E. White | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | A. Seigler | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1.667 |
| 9 | C. Wong | C | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .667 | 2.334 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Triolo | SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | 0.400 |
| 2 | E. Valdez | RF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.600 |
| 3 | B. Reynolds | DH | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 1.750 |
| 4 | B. Lowe | 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 5 | R. Flores | 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 6 | J. Mangum | LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 7 | N. Yorke | 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 8 | B. Cook | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 9 | H. Davis | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
Red Sox vs. Pirates: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Sunday
- Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Time: 1:35PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park
Current betting odds
- Spread: Red Sox (-1.5, +156), Pirates (+1.5, -156)
- Moneyline: Red Sox -104, Pirates +104
- Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (+111/-113)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Red Sox: 46.3%
- Pirates: 53.7%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Red Sox a win probability of 46.3%, while the Pirates have a win probability of 53.7%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Pirates are more likely to beat the Red Sox in the MLB game at PNC Park on Sunday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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