Final Score: Pirates 3 - Cubs 0
Friday, August 1, 2008 at 2:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
50-58 Rating 1448
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.9
Cubs
65-44 Rating 1520
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 354 297
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.8 4.3
Last meeting 6 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 108 109
Avg runs scored 4.9 5.3
Avg runs conceded 5.6 4.1
Win percentage 46% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 74%