Final Score: Nationals 4 - Pirates 2
Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 7:05 PM ET

Nationals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
27-24 Rating 1520
Form: LLWLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.2
Pirates
26-26 Rating 1476
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Pirates
All-time wins 223 251
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 3.8 4.2
Last meeting 2 10

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Pirates
Games played 51 52
Avg runs scored 5.1 4.2
Avg runs conceded 5.0 4.6
Win percentage 53% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 44%