Final Score: Pirates 5 - Cubs 8
Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 2:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
51-59 Rating 1449
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.9
Cubs
66-45 Rating 1519
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 355 298
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.7 4.3
Last meeting 1 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 110 111
Avg runs scored 4.9 5.3
Avg runs conceded 5.5 4.1
Win percentage 46% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 73%