Final Score: Royals 6 - Rays 8
Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 1:15 PM ET

Royals @ Rays

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Royals
50-73 Rating 1437
Form: LLLWW
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Kansas City Royals +0.1
Rays
40-82 Rating 1409
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Royals Rays
All-time wins 23 19
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 5.2 4.8
Last meeting 7 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Royals Rays
Games played 123 122
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.1
Avg runs conceded 5.3 5.6
Win percentage 41% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 38%