Nick Yorke comes via for Pirates in collection clincher vs. Purple Sox
Aug 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Nick Yorke (38) hits a two run single in opposition to the Boston Purple Sox in the course of the third inning at PNC Park. Obligatory Credit score: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Photos Nick Yorke had three RBIs whereas taking part in in his first sport in precisely three months, whereas Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe every drove in two to assist the host Pittsburgh Pirates safe an 8-3 win over the Boston Purple Sox on Sunday afternoon.
Regardless of a 2 1/2-hour rain delay between the sixth and seventh innings, the Pirates secured the collection victory and have received three of their previous 4 as they try to remain alive within the Nationwide League postseason race. Boston has cut up its previous 4 video games after dropping 5 in a row.
Yorke was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday and performed for the primary time since Might 16 earlier than he was optioned to the minors. Yorke’s two-run single off Purple Sox starter Patrick Sandoval (1-2) within the third put the Pirates forward 6-0 and highlighted a five-run inning for Pittsburgh.
The Pirates struck for 2 runs within the backside of the primary after Esmerlyn Valdez hit the primary of his two doubles. Reynolds and Lowe adopted with back-to-back RBI singles that put Pittsburgh forward 2-0.
The identical trio kickstarted the large third inning in the identical trend. Valdez adopted Jared Triolo’s single with a double, and Reynolds and Lowe adopted with run-scoring singles. After Yorke’s large hit, Henry Davis pushed Pittsburgh’s result in 7-0 on a sacrifice fly.
Connor Wong, who completed with two hits, gave the Purple Sox some hope when he belted a three-run house run off Pirates reliever Hunter Barco within the fifth inning. Barco was additionally recalled from Triple-A on Sunday after Pittsburgh optioned right-hander Wilber Dotel and infielder Jack Brannigan.
Kirby Yates (1-5) changed Barco within the seventh when play resumed and pitched a scoreless inning.
Sandoval gave up seven runs on 9 hits and three walks whereas hanging out six over 4 innings. Raymond Burgos, who was recalled Sunday from Triple-A Worcester, pitched 4 innings — and remained within the sport even after the rain delay — as he allowed one run on two hits and one stroll, and had one strikeout.
The Pirates began Lake Bachar as they pushed ace Paul Skenes’ subsequent begin to Wednesday. Bachar threw three scoreless innings and fanned 4.
The Purple Sox positioned designated hitter/outfielder Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured listing with a left hamstring pressure, and right-hander Justin Slaten on the 15-day IL with proper elbow irritation.
–Area Degree Media
