Final Score: Pirates 9 - Cubs 5
Tuesday, August 8, 1978 at 4:33 AM ET
Pirates @ Cubs
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pirates | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 104 | 65 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average runs | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 5 |
| Stat | Pirates | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 107 | 110 |
| Avg runs scored | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 59% |
Recent Results
Pirates
@ Chicago Cubs
Aug 7, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 6, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 6, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 4, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 4, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Washington Nationals
Aug 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Washington Nationals
Aug 1, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Washington Nationals
Jul 31, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Jul 30, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Jul 29, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
Cubs
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 7, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Washington Nationals
Aug 6, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Washington Nationals
Aug 6, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Washington Nationals
Aug 5, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Washington Nationals
Aug 4, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 2, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 1, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ San Francisco Giants
Jul 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ San Francisco Giants
Jul 30, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4