Batter Up: Red Sox vs. Pirates – Who’ll Pull the Trigger at PNC Park?

At 6:40 PM EDT, the Red Sox will try to out‑pitch the Pirates’ Bubba Chandler in a regular‑season showdown at PNC Park, streamed on MLB.TV. Jake Bennett (LHP #64) will face a Pirates lineup that’s been hitting .255 with 145 homers this year, while Boston’s own offense is a modest .248. Bennett’s 1.04 WHIP and 3.17 ERA look sharp, but Chandler’s 1.38 WHIP and 4.26 ERA suggest the Pirates might have a chance to keep the ball in play.

Boston is the moneyline favorite at –149, with the total set at 8.0 runs. The Red Sox are missing Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner‑Falefa, but their 3.51 ERA still gives them a slight edge over Pittsburgh’s 4.35. Make your pick or join the debate on StreakChat.