Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Houston Astros 5-1: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Jun 4, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 5, Houston Astros 1
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 6 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jared Jones (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Ryan O'Hearn (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Kai-Wei Teng (Houston Astros): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 4 runs.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 2.5.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 34-29 in the 2026 regular season (18-15 at home, 16-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 32 of 62 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 35 times and under 25 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Houston Astros 28-36 in the 2026 regular season (14-18 at home, 14-18 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 60 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 32 times and under 25 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Atlanta Braves on Friday, June 5, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Athletics at home on Friday, June 5, 2026.