New York Yankees defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 5, New York Yankees 8
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 13 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees final score and game recap
The New York Yankees won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Braxton Ashcraft (Pittsburgh Pirates): 3.0 innings, 7 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Esmerlyn Valdez (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Ryan Weathers (New York Yankees): 4.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees): 2-for-4, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees?
The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened at New York Yankees -1.5 and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 5.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 7.5.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Pittsburgh Pirates between the open and the close, and the New York Yankees covered. The total moved down from 8 to 7.5, and the game went over.
Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 52-49 in the 2026 regular season (27-24 at home, 25-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 51 of 100 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 37 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the New York Yankees 56-44 in the 2026 regular season (25-22 at home, 31-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 47 of 98 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 43 times and under 52 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the New York Yankees.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the New York Yankees on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Next for the New York Yankees: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.