Final Score: Rays 4 - Royals 2
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 7:10 PM ET

Rays @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rays
49-41 Rating 1535
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Rays +0.5
Royals
37-52 Rating 1458
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rays Royals
All-time wins 51 41
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 5.2 4.6
Last meeting 8 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Rays Royals
Games played 90 89
Avg runs scored 5.4 4.0
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.9
Win percentage 54% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 47%