Washington Nationals defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 7
The Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at PNC Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 15 runs combined.
Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): 5.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 2-for-6, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Braxton Ashcraft (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Marcell Ozuna (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
Did Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 6.5.
Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Washington Nationals at +136 and the Pittsburgh Pirates at -165. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Pirates a 60% favorite. The Washington Nationals won as the underdog at +136: $136 profit on a $100 bet.
Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 9-10 in the 2026 regular season (1-5 at home, 8-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 6 times.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-8 in the 2026 regular season (6-4 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Washington Nationals: the San Francisco Giants at home on Friday, April 17, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Tampa Bay Rays at home on Friday, April 17, 2026.