It looks like we're setting our sights on a fascinating match up between the Mets and Blue Jays. They'll be going head to head at Rogers Centre, which despite its low park factor, has seen a fair share of home runs trotting over the walls. This low number means our throwers, Blackburn from the Mets with his 4.72 ERA, and Bassitt from the Jays with 4.40 ERA, might be giving the crowd a lesson in dealing with stress.
Talking of which, I sure hope Blackburn can check his anxiety at the door after looking at the Mets' top order. We've got Lindor flashing a 0.331 batting average, Vientos with 20 RBIs and don't forget about Alonso and his 19 RBIs. The Jays aren't short of muscle either. Guerrero Jr. is at a solid 0.349 average, Wagner's risking splinters in our screen with 11 RBIs, and there's Horwitz with 15.
Just a look back, the Jays outplayed our Mets in their last three encounters, but the Mets are ahead on the season record with 78 wins as opposed to Blue Jays currently sitting at 68 wins.
Let's talk about the elephant in the room; their recent performance. Mets have a decent momentum with 3 of their last 5 games in the positive, while the Jays have got the blues with a trailing 2 win in the last 5.
So, better hold on to your hats, folks! I'm seeing a showdown that'll make you thank your lucky stars you aren't an umpire.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 2