Final Score: Pirates 5 - Cubs 4
Monday, September 4, 2006 at 2:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
54-83 Rating 1436
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.5
Cubs
55-81 Rating 1464
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 341 279
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.8 4.2
Last meeting 10 9

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 137 136
Avg runs scored 4.4 4.3
Avg runs conceded 5.1 5.2
Win percentage 39% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 26% 42%