It’s the Boston Red Sox versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 14, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: NESN, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on August 14, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Boston Red Sox live on DIRECTV on NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh on August 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Boston Red Sox (65-56) at Pittsburgh Pirates (59-64) — Game Preview
The Boston Red Sox (65-56) travel to PNC Park to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (59-64) on August 14, 2026, with the two clubs occupying very different spots in their respective standings. Boston sits 9.5 games behind its division leader, while Pittsburgh trails its own leader by 16.5 games as the season heads into its final stretch. Ceddanne Rafaela has provided steady contact for the Red Sox in center field, hitting .288 with a .326 on-base percentage and a .467 slugging mark, and Nick Gonzales answers for the Pirates at third base with a .309 average and a .362 on-base percentage.
Willson Contreras supplies the power in Boston’s lineup with 24 home runs and 72 RBIs from first base, while Brandon Lowe matches that pop for Pittsburgh with 25 home runs and 74 RBIs of his own at second base. Boston’s injured list includes Garrett Crochet, Roman Anthony and Trevor Story, leaving healthy bats like Rafaela and Contreras to shoulder a larger share of the offense. Pittsburgh is also without regulars Oneil Cruz and Endy Rodriguez, which puts extra emphasis on Gonzales and Lowe against Boston tonight.
Regional Coverage
NESN, SportsNet Pittsburgh
League Packages
What Time is the Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch the Red Sox on NESN (Channel 628).
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch the Pirates on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
Players to Watch: Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. Rafaela is hitting .288 with a .326 on-base percentage as one of the steadier bats in Boston’s lineup this season. His .467 slugging percentage gives the Red Sox a legitimate extra-base threat out of center field.
Willson Contreras — 1B. Contreras has driven in 72 runs to go with 24 home runs, giving Boston’s lineup its primary source of power from first base. He’s hitting .280 on the season, pairing consistency with the pop.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. At third base, Gonzales has been a steady presence for Pittsburgh, hitting .309 with a .362 on-base percentage. His .401 slugging percentage adds pop to an otherwise contact-oriented approach.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe has 25 home runs and 74 RBIs, making him a key run producer in Pittsburgh’s lineup from the middle infield. He’s hitting .250 on the season, with the power numbers carrying much of his overall production.
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