Reynolds, Lowe, and Yorke Drive in 2 Runs Each as Pirates Beat Red Sox 8-3 After Delay

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured an 8-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, overcoming a lengthy rain delay of two and a half hours. Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke were instrumental in the win, each contributing two runs batted in.

The Pirates extended their franchise-best streak to eight consecutive home series wins against American League opponents. Reynolds initiated the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning and later drove in another run with a third-inning single. Lowe added his second RBI single, and Yorke hit a two-run single as part of a five-run third inning for Pittsburgh.

Pitcher Lake Bachar started for the Pirates, allowing two hits and striking out four over three innings. Kirby Yates (1-5) earned his first win by striking out two in a scoreless seventh inning. The loss went to Mexican pitcher Patrick Sandoval (1-2), who allowed seven runs and nine hits over four innings while striking out six.