Final Score: Cubs 6 - Cardinals 5
Thursday, July 18, 1996 at 8:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Cardinals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
43-50 Rating 1484
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.5
Cardinals
52-42 Rating 1508
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Cardinals
All-time wins 237 227
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.2 4.2
Last meeting 6 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Cardinals
Games played 93 94
Avg runs scored 4.6 4.9
Avg runs conceded 4.7 4.7
Win percentage 46% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 59%