Final Score: Pirates 7 - Astros 2
Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 8:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Astros

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
18-21 Rating 1481
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Houston Astros +0.8
Astros
25-13 Rating 1528
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Astros
All-time wins 180 164
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.2 4.1
Last meeting 0 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Astros
Games played 39 38
Avg runs scored 4.0 5.6
Avg runs conceded 4.2 3.7
Win percentage 46% 66%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 73%