Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Cincinnati Reds 17-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 2, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 17
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 24 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 10 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jose Trevino (Cincinnati Reds): 2.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 0 strikeouts.
- JJ Bleday (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 3 runs.
- Carmen Mlodzinski (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 10 strikeouts.
- Marcell Ozuna (Pittsburgh Pirates): 3-for-5, 3 RBIs, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 10 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 24 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 16.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 20-13 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 10-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 32 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 18-16 in the 2026 regular season (10-9 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 33 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 13 times. That made it two straight wins for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026.