Final Score: Cardinals 6 - Nationals 2
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 7:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
16-7 Rating 1519
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
58%
42%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.8
Nationals
5-16 Rating 1418
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Nationals
All-time wins 282 273
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.1 3.9
Last meeting 9 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Nationals
Games played 23 21
Avg runs scored 5.8 4.5
Avg runs conceded 4.2 5.9
Win percentage 70% 24%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 33%