Final Score: Astros 8 - Cubs 5
Saturday, September 2, 1978 at 4:33 AM ET
Astros @ Cubs
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Astros | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 62 | 55 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average runs | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Last meeting | 11 | 14 |
| Stat | Astros | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 133 | 132 |
| Avg runs scored | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 59% |
Recent Results
Astros
@ Chicago Cubs
Sep 1, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 25
11-14
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 30, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 29, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 13
5-8
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 26, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 25, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Chicago Cubs
Aug 23, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Chicago Cubs
Aug 22, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Chicago Cubs
Aug 21, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Cubs
vs Houston Astros
Sep 1, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 25
14-11
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 30, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 29, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 28, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 27, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 14
8-6
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 25, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Houston Astros
Aug 23, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Houston Astros
Aug 22, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Houston Astros
Aug 21, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8