Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Tampa Bay Rays by 2We got the Colorado Rockies packing their Alpine charm up against the Tampa Bay Rays at their oceanic home, the Tropicana Field. Let's look at the pitchers first. Ryan Feltner, who'll be starting for the Rockies, was on the mound for 30 games last season with an ERA of 4.767. Not too shabby, but up against Taj Bradley from the Rays, who treated us with a fighting number of 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings last season, we might have a serious duel on our hands.
Now, let's not forget about the main men swinging the bats. For the Rockies, we got Mike Toglia and Ezequiel Tovar who hit over 25 home-runs each last season. Not to downplay them, but Brenton Doyle bagged 30 bases of his own, might want to keep an eye on him. And who could ignore the Rays' Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz, and Josh Lowe? Diaz flaunting a hefty .281 batting average from his last season, ought to give the Rockies some shivers.
History reflects a mixed bag of results between these two teams. As fresh as yesterday, the Rockies did manage to pinch a win against the Rays but let's be honest, Rays were the overall winners. During their historical matchups, it does seem like the home team had an edge.
Looking at last season, the Rockies seem like they had quite a tumble with 101 losses, compared to the Rays who chalked up 80 wins. But, it ain't about how hard ya hit. Now, is it?
So, peeking at all that, seems to me we got ourselves a right royal rumble coming up. I think the scales are gonna tip in favor of, drum roll, please... the Tampa Bay Rays. I see them inching out a victory. It ain't gonna be a blowout but looking at how these teams square up, the Rays do seem likely to be soaking up the sunshine today.
Albert’s Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays by 2