Final Score: Cubs 3 - Pirates 8
Wednesday, September 27, 1978 at 7:05 PM ET
Cubs @ Pirates
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cubs | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 67 | 109 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average runs | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Cubs | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 157 | 156 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 67% |
Recent Results
Cubs
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 26, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 24, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 23, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 22, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 21, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 20, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 19, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 23
11-12
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 17, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Pirates
vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 26, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 25, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Washington Nationals
Sep 24, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Washington Nationals
Sep 23, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Chicago Cubs
Sep 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Cubs
Sep 20, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Chicago Cubs
Sep 19, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 23
12-11
vs Washington Nationals
Sep 17, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Washington Nationals
Sep 16, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 17
12-5
vs Washington Nationals
Sep 15, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1