Final Score: Cubs 7 - Rangers 1
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Cubs @ Rangers
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cubs | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average runs | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 6 |
| Stat | Cubs | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg runs scored | 5.5 | 3.8 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 47% |
Recent Results
Cubs
vs Cincinnati Reds
May 7, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
vs Cincinnati Reds
May 6, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
vs Cincinnati Reds
May 5, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Cincinnati Reds
May 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Arizona Diamondbacks
May 3, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
vs Arizona Diamondbacks
May 2, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Arizona Diamondbacks
May 1, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ San Diego Padres
Apr 29, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ San Diego Padres
Apr 28, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ San Diego Padres
Apr 27, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 16
7-9
Rangers
@ New York Yankees
May 7, 2026 · Margin: -7 · Total: 11
2-9
@ New York Yankees
May 6, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ New York Yankees
May 5, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Detroit Tigers
May 3, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Detroit Tigers
May 2, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Detroit Tigers
May 1, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs New York Yankees
Apr 29, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs New York Yankees
Apr 28, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Yankees
Apr 27, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Athletics
Apr 26, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2