Final Score: Cubs 7 - Pirates 2
Friday, April 18, 2003 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
10-6 Rating 1464
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.1
Pirates
8-7 Rating 1452
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 242 318
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.1 4.8
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 16 15
Avg runs scored 6.5 3.9
Avg runs conceded 4.0 3.9
Win percentage 62% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 33%