Final Score: Cardinals 5 - Pirates 1
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 7:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
20-14 Rating 1511
Form: LLWLL
Model Probability
56%
44%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.5
Pirates
14-19 Rating 1433
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Pirates
All-time wins 347 316
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.5 4.3
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Pirates
Games played 34 33
Avg runs scored 5.1 4.3
Avg runs conceded 4.6 4.3
Win percentage 59% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 56%