Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Minnesota Twins 9-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 31, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 9
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 12 runs combined.
Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zebby Matthews (Minnesota Twins): 4.1 innings, 7 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Brooks Lee (Minnesota Twins): 2-for-4, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Braxton Ashcraft (Pittsburgh Pirates): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 11 strikeouts.
- Nick Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5.
Did Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 4.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Twins 27-33 in the 2026 regular season (15-14 at home, 12-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 32 of 58 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 33 times and under 21 times, with 4 pushes. That made it five straight losses for the Minnesota Twins.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 32-28 in the 2026 regular season (18-15 at home, 14-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 30 of 59 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 33 times and under 24 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What's next for Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Chicago White Sox at home on Monday, June 1, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Houston Astros on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.