Final Score: Cubs 9 - Pirates 8
Friday, September 12, 1986 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
59-80 Rating 1470
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.1
Pirates
56-82 Rating 1436
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 127 184
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 3.8 4.9
Last meeting 9 8

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 139 138
Avg runs scored 4.2 4.2
Avg runs conceded 4.9 4.3
Win percentage 42% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 34% 38%