Final Score: Cubs 8 - Pirates 7
Tuesday, May 27, 1997 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
18-30 Rating 1468
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.3
Pirates
24-25 Rating 1474
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 198 281
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.0 4.9
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 48 49
Avg runs scored 4.2 4.0
Avg runs conceded 4.6 4.7
Win percentage 38% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 41%