Final Score: Cardinals 8 - Pirates 5
Friday, August 27, 2004 at 7:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
83-44 Rating 1577
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.8
Pirates
60-66 Rating 1474
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Pirates
All-time wins 300 286
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.4 4.3
Last meeting 11 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Pirates
Games played 127 126
Avg runs scored 5.3 4.4
Avg runs conceded 4.0 4.5
Win percentage 65% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 66% 52%