Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Baltimore Orioles by 2Baltimore Orioles are sending Tomoyuki Sugano to the mound while Toronto Blue Jays will counter with Chris Bassitt. Bassitt has a more seasoned resume from last year, boasting a 4.263 ERA with 1.487 WHIP from 31 appearances. Sugano, however, is a complete wildcard at this point with no seasonal stats whatsoever.
The line-up for the Orioles is highlighted by Gunnar Henderson who last season packed a wallop with a .282 batting average, 92 RBIs, and 37 home runs. Tyler O'Neill and Jordan Westburg are also ones to watch. But, keep an eye on Ryan O'Hearn who exhibits consistent performance with a .265 batting average, 59 RBIs, and 15 home runs.
The Blue Jays' line-up isn't to be scoffed at either with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander as standouts. Santander's stats from last season are rather jarring with an impressive .235 batting average but an astounding 102 RBIs and 44 home runs. Guerrero Jr. isn't too far behind with a .323 batting average, 101 RBIs, and 30 home runs.
The recent history between these teams is leaning towards the Orioles' favor. And looking at last season, the Orioles finished quite stronger with a 91-71 record compared to the Blue Jays who landed at 74-88.
Now as for Rogers Centre, let's just say that it's more inclined to wear the hat of the bowler than the batsman. Outs in this stadium are a bit of a specialty, which might nudge the scale a bit for Toronto. But, you know what they say about a game on any given day.
Considering the recent head-to-head records, the dramatically contrasted pitching stats, formidable line-ups on both sides, and let's not forget the peculiar habits of Rogers Centre; it feels like the Orioles have a bit of an edge in this one. The Blue Jays may be a bit too flapped from last season to hold down the fort.
Albert’s Prediction: Baltimore Orioles by 2