Final Score: Red Sox 4 - Rays 2
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 8:07 PM ET

Red Sox @ Rays

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Sox
100-71 Rating 1573
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.2
Rays
103-68 Rating 1533
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Sox Rays
All-time wins 121 71
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 5.7 4.2
Last meeting 8 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Sox Rays
Games played 171 171
Avg runs scored 5.2 4.9
Avg runs conceded 4.4 4.1
Win percentage 58% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 49% 71%