Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends | August 16
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends | August 16

On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Pittsburgh Pirates (45-70) hosting the Boston Red Sox (57-59) at 7:05 PM ET.

The Red Sox are a favorite (-130) at the Pirates (+110). The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta (8-9) versus the Pirates and Mitch Keller (4-8).

The Red Sox defeated the Yankees by a 3-0 score in their last game Tuesday. Rafael Devers went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Michael Wacha got the win after throwing seven innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out nine.

Tuesday, the Pirates fell to the Giants 8-7. Wil Crowe was the losing pitcher after he went 1 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits. Bryan Reynolds paced the Pirates’ offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and five RBI.

  
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