Final Score: Pirates 4 - Cubs 5
Saturday, July 4, 1998 at 4:33 AM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
40-46 Rating 1477
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.3
Cubs
46-39 Rating 1484
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 284 203
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.9 4.0
Last meeting 9 12

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 86 85
Avg runs scored 3.9 5.0
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.7
Win percentage 47% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 63%