Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants: Recap — Friday, May 8, 2026
· Oracle Park, San Francisco, California · MLB
Final Result
San Francisco Giants defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 5–2 on Friday, May 8, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Pirates 2, San Francisco Giants 5.
AI Verdict
GameLens projected Pittsburgh Pirates (66.4% AI win probability, 3/3 model consensus) based on 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations. The headline pick (Pittsburgh Pirates -108) did not cash. Across all 6 published markets, GameLens went 3-3.
Source: 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations, Elo ratings, and Poisson scoring models. Recap published: .
Model Breakdown
| Market | Pick | Odds | AI Win Prob. | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run Line | San Francisco Giants +1.5 | -192 | 54.9% | 2/3 | Win |
| F5 Moneyline | Pittsburgh Pirates -106 | -106 | 47.4% | 3/3 | Loss |
| F5 Run Line | Pittsburgh Pirates +0.5 | -156 | 73.5% | 3/3 | Loss |
| Total | U 7.5 | -105 | 78.0% | 2/3 | Win |
| Moneyline | Pittsburgh Pirates -108 | -108 | 66.4% | 3/3 | Loss |
| F5 Total | U 4.5 | -148 | 84.5% | 2/3 | Win |