Final Score: Athletics 3 - Royals 5
Friday, May 29, 1998 at 8:05 PM ET

Athletics @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Athletics
21-29 Rating 1450
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Kansas City Royals +0.2
Royals
19-31 Rating 1449
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Athletics Royals
All-time wins 222 193
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.4 4.2
Last meeting 3 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Athletics Royals
Games played 50 50
Avg runs scored 5.1 4.3
Avg runs conceded 5.2 5.8
Win percentage 42% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 25%