Detroit Tigers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 5
The Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday, August 17, 2026, at PNC Park. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 13 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The Detroit Tigers won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Framber Valdez (Detroit Tigers): 5.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Kevin McGonigle (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-6, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Carmen Mlodzinski (Pittsburgh Pirates): 3.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Nick Yorke (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-4, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
Did Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 5.
The total opened and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
- Player props: 2-0, +$133.36 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-0 in this game, +$133.36 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Carmen Mlodzinski (Pittsburgh Pirates): over 2.5 strikeouts at -148, finished with 3, a win.
- Framber Valdez (Detroit Tigers): under 5.5 strikeouts at -152, finished with 5, a win.
Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 61-64 in the 2026 regular season (32-31 at home, 29-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 63 of 123 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 62 times, with 6 pushes.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 61-66 in the 2026 regular season (32-32 at home, 29-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 59 of 126 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 72 times and under 50 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Detroit Tigers at home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.