Final Score: Cubs 5 - Phillies 8
Wednesday, September 16, 1987 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Phillies

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
70-73 Rating 1480
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Philadelphia Phillies +0.5
Phillies
72-72 Rating 1509
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Phillies
All-time wins 159 171
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.4 4.7
Last meeting 7 13

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Phillies
Games played 143 144
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.4
Avg runs conceded 4.9 4.7
Win percentage 49% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 52%