Final Score: Pirates 1 - Cubs 5
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 2:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
39-48 Rating 1462
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.8
Cubs
43-44 Rating 1510
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 332 268
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 4.8 4.2
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 87 87
Avg runs scored 4.2 4.5
Avg runs conceded 4.6 4.5
Win percentage 45% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 50%