Final Score: Cubs 5 - Astros 6
Friday, August 18, 1989 at 8:05 PM ET
Cubs @ Astros
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 112 | 129 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average runs | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 1 |
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 121 | 121 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Avg runs conceded | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 56% |
Recent Results
Cubs
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 17, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 16, 1989 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 15, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 13, 1989 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 12, 1989 · Margin: +2 · Total: 16
9-7
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 11, 1989 · Margin: +7 · Total: 11
9-2
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 10, 1989 · Margin: -3 · Total: 29
13-16
vs Washington Nationals
Aug 9, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Washington Nationals
Aug 8, 1989 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Washington Nationals
Aug 7, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
Astros
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 17, 1989 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 16, 1989 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 15, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Cincinnati Reds
Aug 13, 1989 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs Cincinnati Reds
Aug 12, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Cincinnati Reds
Aug 11, 1989 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ San Diego Padres
Aug 10, 1989 · Margin: -10 · Total: 16
3-13
@ San Diego Padres
Aug 9, 1989 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ San Diego Padres
Aug 8, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 15
12-3
@ San Diego Padres
Aug 7, 1989 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5