Final Score: Cardinals 5 - Cubs 4
Sunday, September 18, 1988 at 4:33 AM ET

Cardinals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
72-77 Rating 1513
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.2
Cubs
70-78-1 Rating 1473
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Cubs
All-time wins 177 172
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.1 4.0
Last meeting 4 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Cubs
Games played 149 149
Avg runs scored 3.6 4.0
Avg runs conceded 3.8 4.2
Win percentage 48% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 48%