Final Score: Nationals 2 - Cardinals 8
Thursday, October 1, 1987 at 8:05 PM ET

Nationals @ Cardinals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
89-69 Rating 1527
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.4
Cardinals
93-65 Rating 1545
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cardinals
All-time wins 169 167
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 3.9 4.1
Last meeting 6 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cardinals
Games played 158 158
Avg runs scored 4.6 4.9
Avg runs conceded 4.4 4.2
Win percentage 56% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 61%