Final Score: Cubs 5 - Nationals 7
Wednesday, August 1, 1979 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
54-46 Rating 1503
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.2
Nationals
57-43 Rating 1503
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Nationals
All-time wins 98 89
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.1 4.2
Last meeting 3 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Nationals
Games played 100 100
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.5
Avg runs conceded 4.5 3.8
Win percentage 54% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 49% 68%