Final Score: Red Sox 5 - Athletics 1
Thursday, August 21, 1980 at 6:33 AM ET

Red Sox @ Athletics

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Sox
61-55 Rating 1539
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
56%
44%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.5
Athletics
63-58 Rating 1460
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Sox Athletics
All-time wins 74 65
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.5 4.2
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Sox Athletics
Games played 116 121
Avg runs scored 4.8 4.2
Avg runs conceded 4.9 3.9
Win percentage 53% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 57%