Final Score: Pirates 5 - Nationals 2
Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 7:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
43-53 Rating 1470
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.3
Nationals
39-56 Rating 1475
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Nationals
All-time wins 259 228
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.2 3.8
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Nationals
Games played 96 95
Avg runs scored 3.9 3.8
Avg runs conceded 4.2 5.0
Win percentage 45% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 48%