Final Score: Pirates 4 - Cubs 8
Sunday, October 2, 1988 at 4:33 AM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
85-74 Rating 1504
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.1
Cubs
76-85-1 Rating 1473
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 211 141
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.9 3.8
Last meeting 7 9

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 159 162
Avg runs scored 4.1 4.0
Avg runs conceded 3.8 4.3
Win percentage 53% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 47%