Final Score: Nationals 1 - Cardinals 2
Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM ET

Nationals @ Cardinals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
46-84 Rating 1409
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
32%
68%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +1.5
Cardinals
76-55 Rating 1531
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cardinals
All-time wins 274 286
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 3.9 4.1
Last meeting 4 9

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cardinals
Games played 130 131
Avg runs scored 4.6 4.5
Avg runs conceded 5.5 3.9
Win percentage 35% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 62%