Tampa Bay Rays defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · MLB · Tampa Bay Rays 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 7
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at PNC Park. The Tampa Bay Rays covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 15 runs combined.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Tampa Bay Rays won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Drew Rasmussen (Tampa Bay Rays): 3.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Cedric Mullins (Tampa Bay Rays): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Ryan O'Hearn (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Tampa Bay Rays covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5.
Did Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 7.5.
The total opened at 7 and closed at 7.5.
Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tampa Bay Rays 12-8 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 8-6 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 4 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-9 in the 2026 regular season (7-5 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 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 Sunday, April 19, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Tampa Bay Rays at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.