Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Boston Red Sox to win series

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a series victory against the Boston Red Sox with an 8-3 win at PNC Park on Sunday. The game was marked by a two-and-a-half-hour rain delay. Key offensive contributors for Pittsburgh included Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke, who each recorded two RBIs. The Pirates' victory marks their eighth consecutive home series win against an American League opponent.

In pitching news, the Pirates opted for a bullpen game after scratching ace Paul Skenes from his scheduled start. Skenes, the reigning Cy Young winner, has seen a decline in velocity and performance, prompting manager Don Kelly to push his next appearance to Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers to provide additional rest. Lake Bachar served as the opener for Pittsburgh, while Kirby Yates earned his first win.

For the Red Sox, Patrick Sandoval took the loss after allowing seven runs in four innings. The team also dealt with roster changes, including Masataka Yoshida being placed on the 10-day injured list due to hamstring tightness.