Final Score: Cubs 7 - Astros 8
Friday, May 24, 1996 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 | 152 | 172 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average runs | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 13 | 1 |
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 47 | 48 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 39% |
Recent Results
Cubs
@ Atlanta Braves
May 22, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
@ Atlanta Braves
May 21, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Atlanta Braves
May 20, 1996 · Margin: -17 · Total: 19
1-18
vs Miami Marlins
May 19, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 15
7-8
vs Miami Marlins
May 18, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Miami Marlins
May 17, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Houston Astros
May 16, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 14
13-1
vs Houston Astros
May 15, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs Houston Astros
May 14, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Houston Astros
May 13, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
Astros
vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 22, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 21, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 20, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 19, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 18, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
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