Final Score: Astros 2 - Pirates 1
Saturday, August 1, 1998 at 3:33 AM ET

Astros @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Astros
65-44 Rating 1534
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Houston Astros +0.4
Pirates
50-59 Rating 1474
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Astros Pirates
All-time wins 165 181
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.1 4.2
Last meeting 7 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Astros Pirates
Games played 109 109
Avg runs scored 5.5 4.0
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.2
Win percentage 60% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 53%