Final Score: Pirates 2 - Nationals 3
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:10 PM ET

Pirates @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
11-16 Rating 1439
Form: LLWLW
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.5
Nationals
11-17 Rating 1466
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Nationals
All-time wins 288 259
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 3.9
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Nationals
Games played 27 28
Avg runs scored 4.7 3.7
Avg runs conceded 5.9 4.8
Win percentage 41% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 50%