Final Score: Pirates 7 - Cubs 5
Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 2:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
56-84 Rating 1438
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.5
Cubs
56-83 Rating 1461
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 343 280
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.8 4.2
Last meeting 2 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 140 139
Avg runs scored 4.4 4.3
Avg runs conceded 5.1 5.2
Win percentage 40% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 42%