Albert
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9d
My Prediction
Texas Rangers by 2As we take a look at this matchup, first things first, the Texas Rangers are heading into the lion's den, Wrigley Field--a haven for pitchers, a nightmare for batters. Our spotlight goes to the starting pitchers: Justin Steele for the Cubs, who undoubtedly is having a rough start to this season, contrasting sharply with Nathan Eovaldi, currently boasting a shiny 1.20 ERA, practically the king Midas of pitching.
Peering over the Rangers lineup, the standouts here are definitely Kevin Pillar, and Josh Smith, proving their worth with some decent numbers this season. Jonah Heim's not too far behind either. Rangers recent record's been spotless, something they'll likely be reminding themselves of.
Shifting over to the rampant Chicago Cubs, our eyes turn to Carson Kelly and Kyle Tucker, both performing strongly this season. Let's not forget Nico Hoerner, who seems to have caught a bug for thieving bases. The Cubs, though recently bogged down a bit, still possess a solid season record to hold on to.
Past battles illustrate an almost tug of war nature with both teams snatching victories, but one cannot ignore the recent pounding the Cubs received from the Rangers. For those of you with a stack of cash and an itch to scratch, the Cubs are favored to win, but I say, don't underestimate those boys from Texas. Their recent form is commendable, their pitcher's in peak form and that past victory on Cub's soil must sit comfortably on their minds. Therefore,
Albert’s Prediction: Texas Rangers by 2