Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Cleveland Guardians 7-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 7, Cleveland Guardians 1
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 8 runs combined.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jared Jones (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.
- Jacob Gonzalez (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Gavin Williams (Cleveland Guardians): 6.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 11 strikeouts.
- Steven Kwan (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-2, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went over: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 51-47 in the 2026 regular season (27-24 at home, 24-23 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 50 of 97 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 57 times and under 37 times, with 3 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 51-47 in the 2026 regular season (24-23 at home, 27-24 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 46 of 93 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 45 times and under 48 times.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Saturday, July 18, 2026.