As we delve into the nitty-gritty details, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to inform you that the Los Angeles Angels will be taking on the St. Louis Cardinals at the all familiar Busch Stadium. It's a decent ballpark in terms of hitting, which makes things quite interesting. A few fly balls might just find themselves leaving the park.
So, who are our knights in shining armor? Tyler Anderson starts the party for the Angels, coming from last season's numbers, he's been steady at best. In the other dugout, the Cardinals are throwing Miles Mikolas onto the mound. Important to note, that Mikolas had a bit of a hiccup last season, his ERA showing a story better left untold.
Talking about stories, the Angels have a bright lineup, glinting with potential. Keep your eyes peeled for Jo Adell who is tearing the cover off the ball. Young Kyren Paris, although not in Adell's league, still showing promising returns. Over to the Cardinals dugout, Pedro Pages is shining brighter than the evening star and Lars Nootbaar is delivering decent hits as well.
Now, if we consult the old memory banks, we'll find that these teams have had quite an even exchange in their most recent encounters. Sure, the Cardinals have the home field advantage this time, but the Angels are no strangers to this turf.
Let's talk turkey, the Cardinals are off to a great regular season start with a massive three out of three wins. The Angels seem to be still chasing their groove with a two out of three.
Peeking at the cards they've dealt recently, the Angels have been very much hit or miss, while the Cardinals have been on a jaunty march towards victory.
So, for the high rollers among us, it's a bit of a coin flip. But, if I were a guessing man...
Albert’s Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals by 2