Greetings and salutations, ladies and gents, boys and girls! We've got a titanic tussle on our hands with the Los Angeles Dodgers up against the Atlanta Braves.
Now, Walker Buehler will be on the mound for the Dodgers - that guy has been warmer than a vindaloo, boasting a 5.78 ERA and 1.68 WHIP this season, nothing short of sloppy. Meanwhile, the Braves have their own charm in the form of Charlie Morton, who's been crispier than a packet of chips with a much more favorable 4.33 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season.
Now from an offensive standpoint for the Dodgers, it looks as though their highlights are being penned by Tommy Edman with a charming 0.294 batting average and Shohei Ohtani with a respectable 0.264 batting average and punter-scaring 10 homers. Sneak in Mookie Betts and his band of RBIs, and it’s a groovy ensemble.
On the Braves' side, we got a stellar string of performances by Marcell Ozuna, who's been hotter than a jambalaya with a .333 batting average. Let's not forget Ramon Laureano and Matt Olson, both contributing with their own commendable performances.
What about the tale of the tape? Previous skirmishes suggest it's heaps tighter than a kangaroo's pouch. Yes, the Braves triumphed in the last two confrontations, but the Dodgers weren't raising the white flag without a tussle. Looking at the recent results, the Braves have been as consistent as a mineral in geology class, while the Dodgers...not quite.
This showdown will take place at Truist Park, a house of hospitality for batters, but a nightmare destination for pitchers, which spells bad news for the Dodgers.
Alright, who's going to claim the gold in this round? Let's see. With all these factors combined and jumbled together, like a summer cocktail, my money (hypothetical of course) is on...
Albert’s Prediction: Atlanta Braves by 2