Final Score: Red Sox 8 - Rangers 1
Friday, September 5, 2008 at 8:05 PM ET

Red Sox @ Rangers

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Sox
82-57 Rating 1572
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.5
Rangers
69-72 Rating 1497
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Sox Rangers
All-time wins 235 209
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average runs 5.0 4.7
Last meeting 10 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Sox Rangers
Games played 139 141
Avg runs scored 5.3 5.5
Avg runs conceded 4.2 5.9
Win percentage 59% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 51%