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Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates β Recap
March 8, 2026 Β· LECOM Park Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Boston Red Sox in a 9-7 contest, orchestrating a critical four-run rally in the sixth inning that ultimately proved to be the difference. Nick Yorke's potent bat spearheaded the Pirates' offense, driving in three runs as Pittsburgh secured the home victory.
Both offenses showed resilience, with the Red Sox scoring seven runs and keeping the game tight for much of the night. However, it was the Pirates who managed to string together hits and capitalize on key opportunities. The matchup saw Pittsburgh slowly build momentum before delivering a decisive blow in the middle frames.
The pivotal moment arrived in the sixth inning when the Pirates exploded for four runs, marking their largest scoring output in a single frame and seizing control of the game. Yorke was at the heart of Pittsburghβs offensive success, contributing a home run among his two hits, accounting for three RBI and crossing the plate twice himself. His efforts provided the necessary separation. Following this surge, Carmen Mlodzinski entered the game and provided steady relief, allowing just one earned run while striking out four over three innings, effectively stifling Boston's attempts to mount a comeback.
Timely hitting, particularly from Yorke, combined with Mlodzinski's lockdown pitching out of the bullpen, allowed Pittsburgh to withstand Boston's offensive pressure and claim the win. After this hard-fought battle, the Red Sox's record now stands at 66-59, while the Pirates improved to 62-65.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 6th inning, when the Pittsburgh Pirates scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Mlodzinski W |
|
3.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2.45 |
| Mike Clevinger |
|
3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Tyler Uberstine |
|
2.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2.25 |
| Jake Bennett L |
|
1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Noah Song |
|
1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Kyle Keller |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.86 |
| Cam Sanders S |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.93 |
| Chris Devenski |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
| Evan Sisk |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.80 |
| Maxwell Carlson |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.80 |
| Devin Sweet |
|
0.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 24.00 |
| Jacob Webb |
|
0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Cook |
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Yorke |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mickey Gasper |
|
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Andruw Monasterio |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcell Ozuna |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham Liendo |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Thaiss |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Vinny Capra |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endy Rodriguez |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rafael Flores Jr. |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braiden Ward |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Connor Wong |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Ferguson |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mikey Romero |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Hickey |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Reynolds |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Triolo |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Titus Dumitru |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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