Final Score: Nationals 5 - Pirates 3
Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 1:35 PM ET

Nationals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
32-72 Rating 1396
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.7
Pirates
45-58 Rating 1436
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Pirates
All-time wins 264 296
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 3.9 4.3
Last meeting 6 11

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Pirates
Games played 104 103
Avg runs scored 4.4 4.2
Avg runs conceded 5.5 4.4
Win percentage 31% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 24% 60%