Final Score: Cubs 4 - Pirates 6
Friday, September 20, 1996 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
74-77 Rating 1495
Form: LLLLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.2
Pirates
67-85 Rating 1457
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 193 273
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.0 4.9
Last meeting 5 10

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 151 152
Avg runs scored 4.8 4.7
Avg runs conceded 4.6 5.1
Win percentage 49% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 45%