Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Athletics 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 6, Athletics 5
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The total pushed: 11 runs, exactly the closing total of 11. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Bryan Reynolds (Pittsburgh Pirates): 4-for-5, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 3 runs.
- Jack Perkins (Athletics): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Zack Gelof (Athletics): 3-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Athletics -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 11 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 11.
The total opened at 10.5 and closed at 11.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$67.57 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$67.57 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Jack Perkins (Athletics): over 4.5 strikeouts at -148, finished with 6, a win.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 37-37 in the 2026 regular season (20-19 at home, 17-18 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 35 of 73 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 42 times and under 28 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Athletics 36-37 in the 2026 regular season (16-20 at home, 20-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 38 of 71 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 34 times and under 35 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Athletics?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Athletics on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Next for the Athletics: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.