Final Score: Athletics 3 - Royals 5
Friday, August 18, 2006 at 5:15 PM ET

Athletics @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Athletics
68-53 Rating 1553
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Athletics +1.2
Royals
44-79 Rating 1407
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Athletics Royals
All-time wins 273 221
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.6 4.3
Last meeting 1 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Athletics Royals
Games played 121 123
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.6
Avg runs conceded 4.4 6.0
Win percentage 56% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 45%