Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 12-3: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Jun 9, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Dodgers 12, Pittsburgh Pirates 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-3 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at PNC Park. The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 15 runs combined.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers won by 9 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Eric Lauer (Los Angeles Dodgers): 5.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Andy Pages (Los Angeles Dodgers): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Bryan Reynolds (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites, winning by 9 runs.
The run line opened at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -0.5.
Did Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 6.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Los Angeles Dodgers at -102 and the Pittsburgh Pirates at -118. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Pirates a 52% favorite. The Los Angeles Dodgers won as the underdog at -102: $98.04 profit on a $100 bet.
The run line moved toward the Pittsburgh Pirates between the open and the close, and the Los Angeles Dodgers covered.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 43-24 in the 2026 regular season (22-12 at home, 21-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 35 of 65 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 29 times and under 36 times.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 34-33 in the 2026 regular season (18-16 at home, 16-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 33 of 66 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 38 times and under 26 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What's next for Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.