Final Score: Athletics 2 - Red Sox 4
Thursday, August 8, 2002 at 7:05 PM ET

Athletics @ Red Sox

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Athletics
66-48 Rating 1574
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Athletics +0.3
Red Sox
65-47 Rating 1527
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Athletics Red Sox
All-time wins 181 223
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.5 4.6
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Athletics Red Sox
Games played 114 112
Avg runs scored 4.7 5.5
Avg runs conceded 4.3 4.1
Win percentage 58% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 52%