Looking at the old diamond today, we got the New York Mets taking a trip to go head-tangly with the Washington Nationals. Baseball buddies, it will be quite a show, believe me. After all, nothing gets the blood pumping like a good game of baseball or a second cup of coffee in the morning.
For the Mets, we have Jose Quintana on the hill. Now, Quintana's numbers are good, but let's not book a parade just yet. He's got an ERA of 4.719 with a WHIP of 1.411 this season, and as we all know, that's not quite the "send your grandma a postcard" statistics. He'll definitely need help from their bats. And on that score, it seems like the Mets have some hitters. We see big numbers from Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Alvarez, and the man, the myth, the Martinez-- J.D.
The Nationals, on the other hand, have Jake Irvin pegged as their hurler. With an ERA of 3.052 and a WHIP of 1.059, he's like the quiet kid in class who actually knows all the answers. And trust me, he's not their only bright spot. They've got Jesse Winker and the speedy CJ Abrams shaking things up in the batting lineup.
Taking a stroll down memory lane, the Mets and Nationals have tangoed before. Taking a look back at their recent games, it feels like a seesaw battle. Although the Mets came off victorious in three out of five of their prior games, their last meetup saw the Nationals getting the last laugh.
Now, let's talk records. Mets are sitting at 42-42, and the Nationals slightly behind at 40-46. But then again, isn't it how often we've heard that it's not how you start but how you finish? So, take these numbers with a grain of salt.
In summation, given the current stats, recent matchups, and a secret sauce of factors that we won't get into, it's time for the most-awaited prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 2