Final Score: Pirates 3 - Cubs 7
Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 2:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
72-88 Rating 1445
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.3
Cubs
66-95 Rating 1448
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 317 239
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.9 4.1
Last meeting 4 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 160 161
Avg runs scored 4.0 4.3
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.7
Win percentage 45% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 44%