Milwaukee Brewers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 2, Milwaukee Brewers 4
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at American Family Field. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7, with 6 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Endy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Kyle Harrison (Milwaukee Brewers): 5.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 10 strikeouts.
- William Contreras (Milwaukee Brewers): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened at pick'em and closed at Milwaukee Brewers -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 7, under by 1.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 7.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$66.23 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$66.23 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates): under 7.5 strikeouts at -151, finished with 6, a win.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Milwaukee Brewers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 7.5 to 7, and the game went under.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 57-59 in the 2026 regular season (29-28 at home, 28-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 55 of 115 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 65 times and under 47 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 71-43 in the 2026 regular season (38-21 at home, 33-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 58 of 110 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 47 times and under 61 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Milwaukee Brewers.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Thursday, August 6, 2026.