Final Score: Nationals 1 - Cubs 3
Friday, August 22, 1997 at 4:33 AM ET

Nationals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
62-63 Rating 1505
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.3
Cubs
50-77 Rating 1452
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cubs
All-time wins 246 221
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.3 4.0
Last meeting 6 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cubs
Games played 125 127
Avg runs scored 4.4 4.1
Avg runs conceded 4.6 4.7
Win percentage 50% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 51%