Final Score: Pirates 8 - Astros 5
Sunday, August 27, 1978 at 4:33 AM ET
Pirates @ Astros
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pirates | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 75 | 43 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average runs | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 7 |
| Stat | Pirates | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 127 | 129 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 64% |
Recent Results
Pirates
@ Houston Astros
Aug 26, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
@ Houston Astros
Aug 25, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 24, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 23, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 22, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Houston Astros
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Houston Astros
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
vs Houston Astros
Aug 19, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Houston Astros
Aug 18, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Houston Astros
Aug 17, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Astros
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 26, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 25, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Chicago Cubs
Aug 23, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Chicago Cubs
Aug 22, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Chicago Cubs
Aug 21, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 19, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 18, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 17, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3