Albert
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My Prediction
Arizona Diamondbacks by 3Get ready to rumble folks, it's the Baltimore Orioles taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks, smack-dab in the dusty heart of Phoenix, AZ. They're battling it out at Chase Field, where the ball sure isn’t shy when it comes to flying.
Representing the Orioles, we got Zach Eflin stepping on the mound. He’s been steady with a 3.75 ERA and 0.92 WHIP this season, though only two appearances doesn't exactly give us a Shakespearean novel of a story. Even last season, he was about as consistent as your old kitchen clock, clocking a 3.692 ERA.
On the flip side, the hot desert promises a pitching beauty courtesy of the Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen. This season, the lad has a 3.53 ERA and a whopping 15.0 K/9 over two appearances. More strikeouts than a picket line - let's see if he can keep that going.
For the Orioles' batting lineup, it’s like a seasoned acting troupe with Ramon Urias, Tyler O'Neill, and Cedric Mullins. Urias is hitting a dreamy .370 and Mullins has been putting up numbers equally as impressive with a .313 average and 3 homers.
The Diamondbacks on the other hand have the young blood Alek Thomas hitting a smoking .381, Pavin Smith with a solid .350, and Eugenio Suarez knocking in runs despite a batting average that's best not talked about in polite company.
Looking at past cocktail parties these teams had, it's been a bit of back and forth tango. But the Diamondbacks seem to have had an extra gin fizz more recently, with a 9-2 win against the Orioles in May.
For all you history enthusiasts, the regular season sees the Diamondbacks slightly ahead, sitting at a balanced 5-5 while the Orioles flap around at 4-6. To salt the wound a bit more, the Orioles' recent outings have been less than stellar, compared to the Diamondbacks who are standing a bit taller in their cowboy boots.
Bearing all things in mind, for anyone betting on this wild stallion of a game, remember, it’s not about playing safe; it’s about playing smart.
Albert's Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks by 3