Atlanta Braves defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 3, Atlanta Braves 6
The Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Truist Park. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates): 4.2 innings, 6 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Nick Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Martin Perez (Atlanta Braves): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Mauricio Dubon (Atlanta Braves): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves?
The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Pittsburgh Pirates at +125 and the Atlanta Braves at -150. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Atlanta Braves a 57% favorite. The Atlanta Braves won as the favorite at -150: $66.67 profit on a $100 bet.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 34-30 in the 2026 regular season (18-15 at home, 16-15 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 32 of 63 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 36 times and under 25 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 43-21 in the 2026 regular season (20-11 at home, 23-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 38 of 62 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 31 times and under 27 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026.