Final Score: Pirates 1 - Cubs 5
Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 1:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
51-58 Rating 1451
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.9
Cubs
65-45 Rating 1517
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 355 297
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.8 4.3
Last meeting 3 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 109 110
Avg runs scored 4.9 5.3
Avg runs conceded 5.5 4.1
Win percentage 47% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 72%