Final Score: Athletics 5 - Blue Jays 6
Saturday, August 8, 1998 at 3:33 AM ET
Athletics @ Blue Jays
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Athletics | Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 137 | 121 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average runs | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 6 |
| Stat | Athletics | Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 115 | 116 |
| Avg runs scored | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Avg runs conceded | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 56% |
Recent Results
Athletics
@ Toronto Blue Jays
Aug 7, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
vs New York Yankees
Aug 5, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs New York Yankees
Aug 4, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 15
5-10
vs New York Yankees
Aug 4, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 14
4-10
vs New York Yankees
Aug 3, 1998 · Margin: -13 · Total: 15
1-14
vs Cleveland Guardians
Aug 2, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Cleveland Guardians
Aug 1, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Cleveland Guardians
Jul 31, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 14
12-2
vs Boston Red Sox
Jul 30, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Boston Red Sox
Jul 29, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 12
2-10
Blue Jays
vs Athletics
Aug 7, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Texas Rangers
Aug 5, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Texas Rangers
Aug 4, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 20
9-11
@ Minnesota Twins
Aug 2, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Minnesota Twins
Aug 1, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 19
10-9
@ Minnesota Twins
Jul 31, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Texas Rangers
Jul 30, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Texas Rangers
Jul 29, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 15
6-9
vs Texas Rangers
Jul 28, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Boston Red Sox
Jul 26, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6