Final Score: Pirates 1 - Astros 2
Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 8:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Astros

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
19-21 Rating 1443
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
37%
63%
Projected margin: Houston Astros +1.0
Astros
20-21 Rating 1518
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Astros
All-time wins 202 199
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.2 4.3
Last meeting 4 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Astros
Games played 40 41
Avg runs scored 3.2 5.0
Avg runs conceded 4.3 4.3
Win percentage 48% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 60%