Final Score: Pirates 5 - Nationals 1
Friday, July 17, 1998 at 7:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
42-53 Rating 1467
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.3
Nationals
39-55 Rating 1477
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Nationals
All-time wins 258 228
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.2 3.8
Last meeting 5 10

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Nationals
Games played 95 94
Avg runs scored 3.9 3.9
Avg runs conceded 4.3 5.0
Win percentage 44% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 34% 49%