Final Score: Pirates 2 - Nationals 5
Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 1:35 PM ET

Pirates @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
12-18 Rating 1438
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.5
Nationals
13-18 Rating 1467
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Nationals
All-time wins 289 261
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.3 3.9
Last meeting 8 9

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Nationals
Games played 30 31
Avg runs scored 5.0 3.9
Avg runs conceded 5.9 5.0
Win percentage 40% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 53%