Final Score: Nationals 7 - Cubs 1
Saturday, September 12, 1987 at 4:33 AM ET

Nationals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
79-60 Rating 1525
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.2
Cubs
69-70 Rating 1483
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cubs
All-time wins 172 154
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.4 4.1
Last meeting 4 8

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cubs
Games played 139 139
Avg runs scored 4.7 4.6
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.9
Win percentage 57% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 51%