Houston Astros defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Jun 3, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 9, Houston Astros 11
The Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 20 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates): 4.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Nick Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Spencer Arrighetti (Houston Astros): 4.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went over: 20 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 12.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 33-29 in the 2026 regular season (18-15 at home, 15-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 31 of 61 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 35 times and under 24 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Houston Astros 28-35 in the 2026 regular season (14-17 at home, 14-18 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 59 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 32 times and under 24 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Houston Astros on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.