Final Score: Cubs 14 - Pirates 9
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
81-50 Rating 1533
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.7
Pirates
57-74 Rating 1439
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 300 355
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.7
Last meeting 12 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 131 131
Avg runs scored 5.4 4.6
Avg runs conceded 4.0 5.5
Win percentage 62% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 51% 52%