Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Colorado Rockies 8-6: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Colorado Rockies 6
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Coors Field. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 11.5, with 14 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jared Jones (Pittsburgh Pirates): 3.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Bryan Reynolds (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Michael Lorenzen (Colorado Rockies): 5.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- TJ Rumfield (Colorado Rockies): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies go over or under the total?
The game went over: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 11.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 11.5.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Pittsburgh Pirates at -150 and the Colorado Rockies at +123. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Pirates a 57% favorite. The Pittsburgh Pirates won as the favorite at -150: $66.67 profit on a $100 bet.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 39-39 in the 2026 regular season (20-19 at home, 19-20 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 37 of 77 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 44 times and under 30 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Colorado Rockies 30-48 in the 2026 regular season (16-21 at home, 14-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 38 of 76 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 35 times and under 40 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Seattle Mariners at home on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Next for the Colorado Rockies: the Boston Red Sox at home on Monday, June 22, 2026.