Final Score: Pirates 5 - Cubs 7
Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 4:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
42-68 Rating 1432
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.7
Cubs
45-64 Rating 1475
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 338 277
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.8 4.2
Last meeting 6 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 110 109
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.2
Avg runs conceded 5.1 5.2
Win percentage 38% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 26% 43%