Final Score: Cardinals 1 - Nationals 8
Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 7:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
71-59 Rating 1528
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.2
Nationals
78-51 Rating 1524
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Nationals
All-time wins 292 281
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.1 4.0
Last meeting 4 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Nationals
Games played 130 129
Avg runs scored 4.9 4.3
Avg runs conceded 4.0 3.6
Win percentage 55% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 60%