Final Score: Nationals 2 - Pirates 8
Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 7:05 PM ET

Nationals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
74-75 Rating 1504
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.1
Pirates
72-78 Rating 1474
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Pirates
All-time wins 226 253
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 3.8 4.2
Last meeting 4 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Pirates
Games played 149 150
Avg runs scored 4.3 4.4
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.7
Win percentage 50% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 51%