Final Score: Pirates 3 - Cubs 2
Friday, October 5, 2001 at 3:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
60-99 Rating 1427
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.9
Cubs
87-72 Rating 1488
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 306 229
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.9 4.1
Last meeting 4 8

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 159 159
Avg runs scored 4.1 4.8
Avg runs conceded 5.3 4.4
Win percentage 38% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 60%