Final Score: Cubs 3 - Astros 2
Saturday, September 26, 1998 at 8:05 PM ET
Cubs @ Astros
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 161 | 193 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average runs | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 6 |
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 160 | 160 |
| Avg runs scored | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 63% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 68% |
Recent Results
Cubs
@ Houston Astros
Sep 25, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 23, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 15
7-8
@ Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 22, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 20, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 19, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 18, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ San Diego Padres
Sep 17, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ San Diego Padres
Sep 16, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ San Diego Padres
Sep 15, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ San Diego Padres
Sep 14, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
Astros
vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 25, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 23, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 22, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 20, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 19, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 18, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs New York Mets
Sep 16, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Mets
Sep 15, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs New York Mets
Sep 15, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs New York Mets
Sep 14, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7