Philadelphia Phillies defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 16, 2026 · MLB · Philadelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 0
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at PNC Park. The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 6 runs combined.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Philadelphia Phillies won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cristopher Sanchez (Philadelphia Phillies): 9.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 13 strikeouts.
- Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Bubba Chandler (Pittsburgh Pirates): 3.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Konnor Griffin (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-4.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
Did Philadelphia Phillies 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.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 8.5.
Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 23-23 in the 2026 regular season (12-12 at home, 11-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 20 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Philadelphia Phillies.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 24-22 in the 2026 regular season (13-12 at home, 11-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 19 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What's next for Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Philadelphia Phillies at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.