Final Score: Athletics 6 - Royals 7
Thursday, September 4, 1997 at 8:05 PM ET

Athletics @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Athletics
54-85 Rating 1448
Form: LLLLW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Kansas City Royals +0.3
Royals
56-80 Rating 1457
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Athletics Royals
All-time wins 217 190
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.3 4.2
Last meeting 11 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Athletics Royals
Games played 139 136
Avg runs scored 4.6 4.7
Avg runs conceded 5.8 5.1
Win percentage 39% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 41%