Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Chicago Cubs 8-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 8
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at PNC Park. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 15 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): 4.0 innings, 7 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Braxton Ashcraft (Pittsburgh Pirates): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Ryan O'Hearn (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 6.
The total opened and closed at 9.
How did AiQ's Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Braxton Ashcraft (Pittsburgh Pirates): over 5.5 strikeouts at -157, finished with 5, a loss.
Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 59-46 in the 2026 regular season (30-22 at home, 29-24 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 46 of 102 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 46 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 54-52 in the 2026 regular season (28-26 at home, 26-26 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 105 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 62 times and under 40 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, July 27, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on Monday, July 27, 2026.