Nationals vs. Cardinals: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nationals | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Tena | DH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | D. Lile | LF | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 |
| 3 | D. Crews | RF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .400 | 1.400 |
| 4 | N. Nuñez | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 5 | B. House | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.750 |
| 6 | J. Vivas | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0.500 |
| 7 | Y. Morales | 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.750 |
| 8 | H. Ford | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 9 | J. Young | CF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 1.167 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Wetherholt | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 2 | I. Herrera | DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 3 | N. Gorman | 1B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 |
| 4 | V. Scott | RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 5 | L. Bernal | C | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .750 | 1.500 |
| 6 | T. Saggese | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 7 | B. Torres | LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | C. Prieto | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 9 | N. Church | CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | 1.000 |
Nationals vs. Cardinals: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Friday
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Time: 8:15PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Current betting odds
- Spread: Nationals (-1.5, +167), Cardinals (+1.5, -170)
- Moneyline: Nationals -104, Cardinals +102
- Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (-104/+104)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Nationals: 48.0%
- Cardinals: 52.0%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Nationals a win probability of 48.0%, while the Cardinals have a win probability of 52.0%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Cardinals are more likely to beat the Nationals in the MLB game at Busch Stadium on Friday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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