Atlanta Braves defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 2, Atlanta Braves 3
The Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Truist Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 5 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bubba Chandler (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Spencer Horwitz (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Bryce Elder (Atlanta Braves): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Michael Harris II (Atlanta Braves): 1-for-1, 3 RBIs.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 34-32 in the 2026 regular season (18-15 at home, 16-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 33 of 65 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 37 times and under 26 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 45-21 in the 2026 regular season (22-11 at home, 23-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 39 of 64 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 32 times and under 28 times, with 4 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.