The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to extend their winning streak to three games when they meet the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park on Saturday night.
Pittsburgh's offense has exploded in the past week, scoring 21 total runs in back-to-back wins over Miami and Boston. In Friday's series opener against the Red Sox, the Pirates finished with nine hits and eight runs, with Brandon Lowe and Rafael Flores Jr. smacking home runs to right field.
The Pirates will face a difficult challenge on Saturday, as AL Cy Young candidate Sonny Gray will take the mound for Boston. Gray will be opposed by Jared Jones, who will be making his start for Pittsburgh.
The game between the Pirates and Red Sox will air on Fox. The game will also be available to stream on fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Pirates vs. Red Sox is scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 15. The game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh's lineup will face a stiff test against Gray, who has been one of the best pitchers in the American League this season.
The Pirates have been playing well in recent games, and they will look to continue that momentum against the Red Sox.
The Red Sox have a tough schedule upcoming, with a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates followed by a series against the Detroit Tigers.
The game between the Pirates and Red Sox is a key matchup in the National League Central division, where the Pirates are looking to make a push for a playoff spot.
The Pirates will look to take advantage of the Red Sox's tough schedule and make a statement in the division.
The game between the Pirates and Red Sox is set to take place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Source: Yahoo Sports