Philadelphia Phillies defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 17, 2026 · MLB · Philadelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 0
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at PNC Park. The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, 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:
- Zack Wheeler (Philadelphia Phillies): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Bryson Stott (Philadelphia Phillies): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-4.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 6 runs.
The run line opened at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -0.5.
Did Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened at 7 and closed at 7.5.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Philadelphia Phillies between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 7 to 7.5, and the game went under.
Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 24-23 in the 2026 regular season (12-12 at home, 12-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 21 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the Philadelphia Phillies.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 24-23 in the 2026 regular season (13-13 at home, 11-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 20 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What's next for Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.