Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Athletics by 2Alright, everyone, let's dive into today's major league baseball match-up: The Chicago Cubs at the Athletics, hosted in the pitcher-friendly confines of the Oakland Coliseum.
The Cubs will be dispatching Ben Brown to the mound, whose whopping 8.18 ERA this season isn't exactly going to fill many hearts with confidence. However, last season saw Brown with a far better 3.736 ERA, meaning we might just see a return to form if we're lucky. Going tit for tat on the Athletics side, we have Joey Estes, who's been warming the bench this season, with last season's 5.195 ERA offering a mixed bag when estimating his potential contribution today.
Turning to the batters, the Cubs have Jon Berti leading their charge with a .400 batting average. Not far behind, we have Miguel Amaya with a .313 batting average and 7 RBIs. On the Athletics' side, Tyler Soderstrom has been swinging a hot bat this season with a .467 batting average and 3 home runs. Jacob Wilson, however, seems more interested in viewing strikes than hitting them with a .267 average.
Looking at the history between these two teams, it's a pretty even split with the Athletics edging out a win in the last two clashes, but the Cubs showing a blow-out 12-2 performance in 2023.
In regarding the regular season records and recent match results, it looks like a coin toss between these two teams. The Cubs have started slow with a 2-4 record, while the Athletics are keeping their heads above water at 2-2. Recently, the Cubs have been struggling to keep their opponents' runs in check, while the Athletics have been inconsistent with both wins and losses coming their way.
So, drum roll please for the master prediction...Ah, who am I kidding? You're just here for the pick, right?
Albert’s Prediction: Athletics by 2