Final Score: Athletics 9 - Royals 6
Friday, September 5, 1997 at 8:05 PM ET

Athletics @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Athletics
54-86 Rating 1446
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Kansas City Royals +0.4
Royals
57-80 Rating 1459
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Athletics Royals
All-time wins 217 191
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.3 4.2
Last meeting 6 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Athletics Royals
Games played 140 137
Avg runs scored 4.7 4.7
Avg runs conceded 5.8 5.1
Win percentage 39% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 32% 42%