Final Score: Cubs 5 - Phillies 3
Sunday, September 8, 1996 at 3:33 AM ET

Cubs @ Phillies

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
70-71 Rating 1500
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.3
Phillies
58-85 Rating 1452
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Phillies
All-time wins 224 236
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.5 4.6
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Phillies
Games played 141 143
Avg runs scored 4.9 4.0
Avg runs conceded 4.6 4.9
Win percentage 50% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 44%