Final Score: Nationals 5 - Pirates 4
Thursday, September 8, 1988 at 7:05 PM ET

Nationals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
70-68-1 Rating 1515
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.1
Pirates
73-64 Rating 1501
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Pirates
All-time wins 153 198
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 3.6 4.3
Last meeting 4 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Pirates
Games played 139 137
Avg runs scored 3.8 4.0
Avg runs conceded 3.6 3.8
Win percentage 50% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 55%