Final Score: Cubs 4 - Astros 5
Wednesday, August 28, 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 | 154 | 177 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average runs | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 6 |
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 129 | 133 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 59% |
Recent Results
Cubs
@ Houston Astros
Aug 27, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 25, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 24, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 23, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Miami Marlins
Aug 21, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
vs Miami Marlins
Aug 20, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
vs Miami Marlins
Aug 19, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Houston Astros
Aug 18, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 18
10-8
vs Houston Astros
Aug 17, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 15
12-3
vs Houston Astros
Aug 16, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
Astros
vs Chicago Cubs
Aug 27, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 26, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 25, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 24, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 23, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 22, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 14
6-8
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 21, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 20, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 13
9-4
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 19, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Chicago Cubs
Aug 18, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 18
8-10