Final Score: Cardinals 2 - Pirates 1
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 7:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
80-56 Rating 1535
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
60%
40%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.9
Pirates
53-80 Rating 1416
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Pirates
All-time wins 352 316
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average runs 4.5 4.3
Last meeting 14 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Pirates
Games played 136 133
Avg runs scored 4.6 4.1
Avg runs conceded 3.9 4.7
Win percentage 59% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 54%