Final Score: Pirates 2 - Astros 1
Saturday, May 18, 1996 at 8:05 PM ET
Pirates @ Astros
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pirates | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 169 | 150 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average runs | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Pirates | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 43 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Avg runs conceded | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 44% |
Recent Results
Pirates
@ Houston Astros
May 17, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Atlanta Braves
May 15, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Atlanta Braves
May 14, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Atlanta Braves
May 13, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
vs San Francisco Giants
May 12, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs San Francisco Giants
May 11, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 19
7-12
vs San Francisco Giants
May 10, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs San Diego Padres
May 9, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs San Diego Padres
May 8, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs San Diego Padres
May 8, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Astros
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 17, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Chicago Cubs
May 16, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 14
1-13
@ Chicago Cubs
May 15, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ Chicago Cubs
May 14, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Chicago Cubs
May 13, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
@ Washington Nationals
May 12, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Washington Nationals
May 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 19
9-10
@ Washington Nationals
May 10, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Washington Nationals
May 9, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 15
11-4
@ Philadelphia Phillies
May 8, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2