Final Score: Cardinals 4 - Astros 2
Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 7:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Astros

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
85-50 Rating 1581
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.2
Astros
72-62-1 Rating 1538
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Astros
All-time wins 243 227
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.4
Last meeting 5 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Astros
Games played 135 135
Avg runs scored 5.1 4.2
Avg runs conceded 3.9 3.8
Win percentage 63% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 68%