Alright dear listeners, we've got a delightful match-up here as the Los Angeles Dodgers visit Citi Field to lock horns with New York's favorite, the Mets, in what is surely to be a gripping game 4 of the series. Now, let's indulge in a bit of baseball narrative, shall we?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pitching for the Dodgers tonight. His postseason experience, like a high school prom date, hasn't been all that dreamy; with an ERA of 5.63 and only 2 appearances under his belt. But the Mets aren't strolling down the red carpet either. They're tossing up Jose Quintana, who, I must note, has been quite the show stopper this postseason with a shining 0.00 ERA. Quite a contrast to his last year's uninspiring stats.
But let's not get too smitten by the pitchers, we've got some bats on the field that can light up the scoreboard like Vegas on a Saturday night. For the Dodgers, fans are resting their hopes on the able shoulders of Kike Hernandez, Tommy Edman, and Max Muncy. Each bringing some decent postseason numbers on the table.
Meanwhile, the Amazins are expecting bountiful returns from the talented likes of Mark Vientos, Jesse Winker, and the mighty Pete Alonso. From our top player list, Vientos has been on a hitting spree and is ready to gang up with his buddies to pounce on the Dodgers.
If we were to reminisce on the past showdowns between these two teams, it's more or less been a rollercoaster ride. Just consider the last five games; the Dodgers delivered a blowout in the last one but were stunned by the Mets earlier.
However, the Dodgers have been keeping a steady lead in this playoff series record so far, leading 2-1. On the other hand, the Mets have an encouraging previous playoff series record though; they left the Phillies in their rear-view mirror with a commendable 3-1 series win.
As for more recent results, we've seen an impressive winning streak from the Dodgers, thanks in part to the Mets' Game 1 misfortune, where they found themselves on the wrong side of an 8-0 walloping.
So, in this gladiator's arena of baseball, who's coming out on top? Based on recent momentum and some key players starting to fire, I'd say the Dodgers have a slight edge. But remember folks, baseball, like life, is unpredictable. And who doesn't love a good surprise, right?
Albert’s Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers by 2