Final Score: Pirates 7 - Cubs 9
Saturday, October 1, 1988 at 4:33 AM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
85-73 Rating 1506
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.1
Cubs
75-85-1 Rating 1471
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 211 140
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.9 3.8
Last meeting 10 9

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 158 161
Avg runs scored 4.1 4.0
Avg runs conceded 3.8 4.2
Win percentage 54% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 46%