Final Score: Pirates 6 - Astros 8
Friday, September 3, 2004 at 8:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Astros

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
62-71 Rating 1469
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Houston Astros +0.8
Astros
70-63 Rating 1518
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Astros
All-time wins 214 224
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 4.1 4.4
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Astros
Games played 133 133
Avg runs scored 4.3 4.9
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.4
Win percentage 47% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 50%