Final Score: Pirates 4 - Cubs 5
Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 4:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
72-87 Rating 1447
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.2
Cubs
65-95 Rating 1447
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 317 238
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.9 4.1
Last meeting 13 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 159 160
Avg runs scored 4.0 4.3
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.7
Win percentage 45% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 43%