Seattle Mariners defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 · MLB · Seattle Mariners 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2
The Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 5 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Seattle Mariners won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- George Kirby (Seattle Mariners): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Cole Young (Seattle Mariners): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Brandon Lowe (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-5, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Seattle Mariners -1.5.
Did Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 4.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
How did AiQ's Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
- Player props: 2-0, +$175.61 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-0 in this game, +$175.61 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates): over 3.5 strikeouts at -165, finished with 4, a win.
- George Kirby (Seattle Mariners): over 4.5 strikeouts at +115, finished with 5, a win.
Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Seattle Mariners at -134 and the Pittsburgh Pirates at +111. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Seattle Mariners a 55% favorite. The Seattle Mariners won as the favorite at -134: $74.63 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved up from 8.5 to 9, and the game went under.
Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Seattle Mariners 41-39 in the 2026 regular season (22-19 at home, 19-20 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 29 of 76 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 36 times and under 37 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Seattle Mariners.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 39-40 in the 2026 regular season (20-20 at home, 19-20 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 38 of 78 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 44 times and under 31 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Seattle Mariners: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Seattle Mariners at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.