Final Score: Cubs 11 - Nationals 9
Friday, August 9, 1996 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
55-58 Rating 1493
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.6
Nationals
63-50 Rating 1525
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Nationals
All-time wins 215 238
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 3.9 4.3
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Nationals
Games played 113 113
Avg runs scored 4.8 4.9
Avg runs conceded 4.7 4.2
Win percentage 49% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 61%