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Strong storms are forecast for the Boston area much of the day Friday, placing the Pirates-Red Sox game in danger of being pushed back. Storms were expected to clear the area shortly after the scheduled start as of Friday morning. It is important to understand a sportsbook's rules pertaining to suspended and postponed games, some of which differ across the board.
Remember that forecasts are subject to change.
General Rules Pertaining to Types of Bets
If the game is postponed before it begins and is not played within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets are voided, and your stake is refunded at most online sportsbooks.
If the game starts but is suspended and not completed within 48 hours, bets are voided unless the outcome of a specific market has already been determined at most online sportsbooks.
Impacts on Types of Bets
- Single Bets: These are voided if the game isn't completed within the 48-hour window, and your stake is returned.
- Parlay Bets: If one leg of your parlay is voided due to a postponed game, that leg is removed, and the parlay continues with the remaining selections. The odds and potential payout are adjusted accordingly.
- Player Props: These require all listed players to be active. If a player doesn't participate, the bet is voided.
Totals
If the game goes at least 9 innings (or 8.5 if the home team is winning), the total bet is counted and will be graded accordingly based on the score at the time of suspension.
Should the game be called off prior to 8.5 innings (or 9 full innings if the visiting team is ahead), the total bet is voided at most books. It will therefore be marked as "no action" and refunded in most cases.
In the event of a game suspension that resumes the next day (or within 24 hours), the game is deemed as "unofficial" as it applies to totals bets. Therefore, they are voided. However, some books do treat suspensions when resumed the next day differently in regard to totals so it is important to check individual sportsbook rules.
Pirates vs. Red Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates (59-76, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Boston Red Sox (75-60, second in the AL East)
Boston; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Paul Skenes (8-9, 2.07 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 181 strikeouts); Red Sox: Payton Tolle (0-0)
Pirates -110, Red Sox -109; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series.
Boston is 75-60 overall and 41-25 in home games. The Red Sox have a 52-22 record in games when they record eight or more hits.
Pittsburgh has gone 20-46 in road games and 59-76 overall. The Pirates have gone 39-24 in games when they record at least eight hits.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jarren Duran has 13 home runs, 51 walks and 73 RBI while hitting .258 for the Red Sox. Roman Anthony is 15 for 41 with a double, three home runs and six RBI over the last 10 games.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a .268 batting average to lead the Pirates, and has 20 doubles, two triples and a home run. Jared Triolo is 13 for 30 with two home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Red Sox: 7-3, .241 batting average, 2.57 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs
Pirates: 7-3, .254 batting average, 2.65 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
