Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Seattle Mariners by 3This game, folks, is going to be a real humdinger. We've got the Seattle Mariners squaring off against the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park, a venue known for detailing batters. Something tells me that the Mariners might just have an edge.
Taking a gander at our starting pitchers, we've got Bryce Miller stepping onto the mound for the Mariners. With a 4.71 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 7.6 K/9 over 3 appearances this season, he isn't exactly a force to be reckoned with, but he looks like Sandy Koufax compared to the Reds pitcher. In contrast, Nick Martínez of the Reds is lugging around a 6.43 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 8.8 K/9 also in 3 appearances this season. Seems like he's got a touch of the butterfingers when it comes to preventing runs.
Rolling down to the top players, we've got some interesting figures. For the Mariners, Jorge Polanco, Dylan Moore, and Cal Raleigh seem to have it together, hitting above 0.300 for Polanco and Moore and with a decent number of RBIs between them. On the other hand, the Reds have Austin Wynns, Santiago Espinal, and Elly De La Cruz, with Wynns hitting above 0.300 but the other two struggling to get their averages up.
In past meetings between the clubs, the Mariners have had quite the upper hand, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings. However, both teams currently hold a .500 regular season record at 8-8. Recent results show both teams putting a mix of wins and losses on the board. Interesting, eh?
If I had to put my money down, it's looking like the Mariners might be the stronger team this time. The strengths in their player roster and their track record against the Reds can't be overlooked.
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Mariners by 3