Final Score: Pirates 1 - Cubs 3
Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 1:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
46-69 Rating 1418
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +1.3
Cubs
59-55 Rating 1516
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 357 307
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 4.7 4.3
Last meeting 2 17

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 115 114
Avg runs scored 4.1 4.5
Avg runs conceded 4.7 4.3
Win percentage 40% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 61%