Pittsburgh Pirates defeat New York Yankees 5-3: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 5, New York Yankees 3
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 8 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Nick Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 3 runs.
- Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 11 strikeouts.
- Ben Rice (New York Yankees): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Yankees -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees go over or under the total?
The game went under: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 53-49 in the 2026 regular season (27-24 at home, 26-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 101 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 38 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the New York Yankees 56-45 in the 2026 regular season (25-23 at home, 31-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 47 of 99 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 43 times and under 53 times, with 3 pushes.
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.