Final Score: Cubs 6 - Pirates 11
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
54-76 Rating 1472
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.2
Pirates
50-81 Rating 1430
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 279 338
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.2 4.7
Last meeting 6 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 130 131
Avg runs scored 4.2 4.3
Avg runs conceded 5.1 5.1
Win percentage 42% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 50%