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Weather disruptions to Boston Red Sox games

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Heavy rain and severe weather have caused disruptions to Major League Baseball games involving the Boston Red Sox. In late July, rain across the U.S. East Coast forced the postponement of a Red Sox-Orioles matchup at Fenway Park, as well as a Yankees-Pirates game in New York. These contests were rescheduled as doubleheaders for the following day. By mid-August, weather issues continued as severe thunderstorms and tornado activity in the Pittsburgh area interrupted a game between the Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. During this interruption, the Pirates held a 7-3 lead in the seventh inning. This period also saw roster adjustments for both teams, including the Pirates resting pitcher Paul Skenes and the Red Sox managing injuries to players such as Masataka Yoshida. On August 15, 2026, weather disruptions persisted at PNC Park during the series finale, where a two-and-a-half-hour rain delay occurred. Despite the delay, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-3 to secure the series victory. The Pirates utilized a bullpen game after Paul Skenes was scratched from his scheduled start to receive rest. During the game, Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each recorded two RBIs. For the Red Sox, Connor Wong hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning, but the team ultimately took the loss as Patrick Sandoval allowed seven runs and nine hits in four innings. Following the game, it was noted that Skenes, the reigning Cy Young winner, has experienced a decline in velocity and performance, leading manager Don Kelly to reschedule his next appearance for Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Additionally, the Red Sox placed Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list due to hamstring tightness.

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