Final Score: Phillies 5 - Cubs 2
Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 3:55 PM ET

Phillies @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Phillies
73-62 Rating 1528
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.4
Cubs
85-50 Rating 1540
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Phillies Cubs
All-time wins 288 263
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.7 4.5
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Phillies Cubs
Games played 135 135
Avg runs scored 4.8 5.5
Avg runs conceded 4.2 4.0
Win percentage 54% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 51% 73%