Final Score: Rays 8 - Royals 7
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 8:10 PM ET

Rays @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rays
48-41 Rating 1533
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Rays +0.5
Royals
37-51 Rating 1460
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rays Royals
All-time wins 50 41
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 5.2 4.6
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Rays Royals
Games played 89 88
Avg runs scored 5.3 3.9
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.8
Win percentage 54% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 48%