Final Score: Pirates 6 - Reds 8
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 12:35 PM ET

Pirates @ Reds

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
59-79 Rating 1435
Form: LLLWW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Cincinnati Reds +0.4
Reds
61-78 Rating 1452
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Reds
All-time wins 249 284
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.4 4.6
Last meeting 6 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Reds
Games played 138 139
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.3
Avg runs conceded 5.5 5.0
Win percentage 43% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 50%