Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Tampa Bay Rays 5-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · MLB · Tampa Bay Rays 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 5
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Friday, April 17, 2026, at PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 6 runs combined.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nick Martinez (Tampa Bay Rays): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Chandler Simpson (Tampa Bay Rays): 1-for-4, 1 run.
- Bubba Chandler (Pittsburgh Pirates): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
Did Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 2.5.
Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tampa Bay Rays 11-8 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 7-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 4 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-8 in the 2026 regular season (7-4 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 8 times.
What's next for Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Tampa Bay Rays: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Tampa Bay Rays at home on Saturday, April 18, 2026.