Rain Delay and Rough Pitching Seal Red Sox Defeat to Pirates
Boston fell to Pittsburgh 8-3 after a lengthy rain interruption and a shaky start from Patrick Sandoval, dropping their road trip record.
Boston's road stretch ended with an 8-3 loss at PNC Park, hampered by an early onslaught from left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who surrendered seven earned runs in four frames. A lengthy rain delay after the fifth inning erased the Red Sox's brief rally sparked by Connor Wong's three-run blast. Pittsburgh's offense, highlighted by Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe, built a sizable lead that held despite Boston's bullpen effort.
Reliever Rio Gomez limited further damage after Sandoval's exit, but the team managed only five hits and struck out 13 times. The defeat dropped Boston to 66-58, keeping them third in the AL East and intensifying the race for playoff positioning.
Why it matters
The loss hurts Boston's postseason push and highlights challenges with pitching and offense on the road.
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