Albert
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18h
My Prediction
Baltimore Orioles by 2Now, I've been wrong before, but usually just about my dietary choices and romantic interests. When it comes to baseball, I've got a slightly better track record. Let's dive into this matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles.
Giving the mound a bumpy start for the Sox, we have Tanner Houck. His stats this season look... well let's say they look like an unwanted rollercoaster ride with a 6.92 ERA and a 1.92 WHIP. However, last season things were different with a 3.233 ERA and a 1.157 WHIP. It's almost like he's forgotten how to pitch over winter or something.
Now, the Orioles aren't looking much better with Charlie Morton on the mound. His 11.61 ERA and 2.58 WHIP almost make Houck look like a hero. He seems to be playing baseball with cricket scores. His last season stats do hold promise though, so he could surprise us and beat last season's 4.401 ERA.
Swinging into the play, the Red Sox have Wilyer Abreu, Kristian Campbell and Jarren Duran to brag about this season. Even though Duran's batting average is a merely mediocre .231, he's snagged a coupled of stolen bases. On the other hand, the Orioles are boasting with Tyler O'Neill, Ramon Urias, Jordan Westburg and the traffic of Cedric Mullins who's bagged 10 RBIs and 2 home runs already.
Now, looking at past match-ups, it's clear these two have been going at it like two squirrels fighting over the last acorn. The Sox managed to shut the Orioles down entirely in their latest match, but dropped the ball the game before. Orioles showed some definite strengths with an 8-point win over Red Sox and a convincing 3-point victory over Blue Jays.
Adding it all up, it's clear that I probably know more about eating hot dogs than these two teams winning percentages. However, judging by the venue that favors batters, Orioles' stronger regular season record, and the recent performance of both teams, I'd be putting my last dollar on the Orioles. As for the margin, it will likely be a close call.
Albert’s Prediction: Baltimore Orioles by 2