Well, if you're ready for some good ol' baseball, then buckle up because it's the Toronto Blue Jays versus the Seattle Mariners at the nightclub of the baseball world - T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Not exactly a sweet lullaby for the batters, I tell ya.
The Blue Jays are unleashing Kevin Gausman onto the mound, whose current season never really lifted off the tarmac with a rather dubious ERA of 4.898. I mean, we've seen better, haven't we? Meanwhile, the Mariners are rolling out Luis Castillo, who with his 3.913 ERA, is somewhat steadier on his feet.
Mariners do appear to be the crowds' darling here, braving the odds a bit. Prime reason? Take a look at the recent history. 'Course, the season's stats say the Blue Jays could use some milk and cookies. A 39-48 record isn't exactly gonna drop jaws, compared to the Mariner's snappier 48-41.
Players? Now, over at the Jays nest, they've got Justin Turner dropping a .343 batting average, supported by Spencer Horwitz and this season's standout, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Man, that Jr's got more swag than alphabet soup. On the flip side, the Mariners are lining up with Ryan Bliss batting at .261 and Dominic Canzone, who's struggling to keep up.
Granted, the recent meetings between these two teams have been just as mixed as a fruit salad. Mariners nicking the last one - but hey, this ain't about the past. And recent form? Well, the Blue Jays could use some cheer, losing their last four games, while the Mariners enjoyed a win in their last outing.
So there you have it. Not as clear cut as a diamond, but hey, that's baseball for you.
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Mariners by 2