Final Score: Cubs 6 - Pirates 7
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
54-77 Rating 1470
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.2
Pirates
51-81 Rating 1432
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 279 339
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.2 4.8
Last meeting 6 11

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 131 132
Avg runs scored 4.2 4.4
Avg runs conceded 5.2 5.1
Win percentage 41% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 51%