Final Score: Nationals 9 - Cardinals 1
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Nationals @ Cardinals
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nationals | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 321 | 349 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average runs | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 6 |
| Stat | Nationals | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 153 | 153 |
| Avg runs scored | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| Avg runs conceded | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 47% |
Recent Results
Nationals
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 16, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 15, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Los Angeles Angels
Sep 13, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Los Angeles Angels
Sep 12, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Los Angeles Angels
Sep 11, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ San Diego Padres
Sep 9, 2026 · Margin: -7 · Total: 11
2-9
@ San Diego Padres
Sep 8, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ San Diego Padres
Sep 7, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 6, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 5, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
Cardinals
vs San Francisco Giants
Sep 16, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs San Francisco Giants
Sep 15, 2026 · Margin: -7 · Total: 13
3-10
vs San Francisco Giants
Sep 14, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Chicago White Sox
Sep 13, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Chicago White Sox
Sep 12, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs Chicago White Sox
Sep 11, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ San Francisco Giants
Sep 9, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ San Francisco Giants
Sep 8, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ San Francisco Giants
Sep 7, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Colorado Rockies
Sep 6, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 18
10-8