Final Score: Athletics 4 - Royals 5
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 5:10 PM ET

Athletics @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Athletics
63-75 Rating 1487
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Athletics +0.2
Royals
58-79 Rating 1446
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Athletics Royals
All-time wins 282 232
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 4.6 4.2
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Athletics Royals
Games played 138 137
Avg runs scored 3.9 4.1
Avg runs conceded 4.2 5.0
Win percentage 46% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 43%