Final Score: Pirates 8 - Nationals 9
Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 1:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
12-17 Rating 1440
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.5
Nationals
12-18 Rating 1465
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Nationals
All-time wins 289 260
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 3.9
Last meeting 11 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Nationals
Games played 29 30
Avg runs scored 4.9 3.7
Avg runs conceded 5.8 4.9
Win percentage 41% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 50%