Final Score: Pirates 3 - Cubs 11
Thursday, August 9, 1979 at 4:33 AM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
64-47-1 Rating 1554
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.3
Cubs
58-50 Rating 1502
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 118 70
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.9 3.6
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 112 108
Avg runs scored 4.7 4.6
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.5
Win percentage 57% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 60%