Final Score: Cubs 4 - Nationals 2
Friday, September 8, 1978 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
69-71 Rating 1481
Form: LLLLL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.1
Nationals
67-74 Rating 1469
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Nationals
All-time wins 89 85
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 4.1 4.3
Last meeting 8 10

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Nationals
Games played 140 141
Avg runs scored 4.1 4.0
Avg runs conceded 4.4 3.7
Win percentage 49% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 51%