Final Score: Cubs 8 - Cardinals 9
Saturday, August 8, 1998 at 4:33 AM ET

Cubs @ Cardinals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
64-52 Rating 1494
Form: LLWLL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.1
Cardinals
54-60 Rating 1481
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Cardinals
All-time wins 246 242
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.2 4.3
Last meeting 3 16

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Cardinals
Games played 116 114
Avg runs scored 4.9 4.9
Avg runs conceded 4.7 5.0
Win percentage 55% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 57%