Final Score: Cubs 7 - Pirates 2
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET
Cubs @ Pirates
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cubs | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 461 | 483 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average runs | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 10 | 4 |
| Stat | Cubs | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 56 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 52% |
Recent Results
Cubs
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
May 27, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 14
10-4
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
May 26, 2026 · Margin: -11 · Total: 13
1-12
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
May 25, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Houston Astros
May 24, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 13
5-8
vs Houston Astros
May 23, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Houston Astros
May 22, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 20, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 19, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 18, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
@ Chicago White Sox
May 17, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 17
8-9
Pirates
vs Chicago Cubs
May 27, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 14
4-10
vs Chicago Cubs
May 26, 2026 · Margin: +11 · Total: 13
12-1
vs Chicago Cubs
May 25, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Toronto Blue Jays
May 24, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Toronto Blue Jays
May 23, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Toronto Blue Jays
May 22, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ St. Louis Cardinals
May 21, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ St. Louis Cardinals
May 20, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 7
7-0
@ St. Louis Cardinals
May 19, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 15
6-9
vs Philadelphia Phillies
May 17, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6