Final Score: Pirates 1 - Astros 8
Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 8:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Astros

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
78-82 Rating 1479
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Houston Astros +0.6
Astros
83-77 Rating 1512
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Astros
All-time wins 179 162
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.2 4.1
Last meeting 0 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Astros
Games played 160 160
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.8
Avg runs conceded 4.7 4.1
Win percentage 49% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 57%