Albert
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2d
My Prediction
San Diego Padres by 2
Buckle in, and let's talk baseball. The San Diego Padres are hitching a ride to the motor city to face the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, a venue that's more forgiving to pitchers than most.
Starting in the tiger cage is Jack Flaherty, his arm throwing heat this season with a 2.74 ERA and 11.4 K/9 ratio in 4 appearances. I like the cut of his jib. Across the field, Nick Pivetta will be slinging seams for the Padres. He's got an impressive 1.57 ERA and 0.83 WHIP so far, but then again, my grandmother has an impressive knitting speed. Will that stop her from dropping stitches? I think not!
Let's peek at the batting box. For the Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. is practically aflame with a .349 batting average, 17 RBIs, and 8 home runs. Gavin Sheets also looks nice and comfy with a .344 batting average, though his home run count is collecting a little dust at 3.
Tigers’ claws aren't dull either. Players like Kerry Carpenter and Zach McKinstry have been toiling at the plate, while Spencer Torkelson has been chewing up the baseball with a .280 batting average and 19 RBIs.
Looking backward (my chiropractor hates when I do that), history shows these teams have had some close shaves recently. Specifically, the last faceoff saw the Tigers scratching out a win, 6-4.
Now, truth be told, the Padres have been burning rubber this season, racking up a 16-6 record, while the Tigers are baring their teeth at a respectable, but lesser, 13-9. However, the recent performances have been a mixed bag of chips - some stale, some crispy.
Join all these little threads together, considering factors that are as mysterious as why my ex-wife left me for a mime, and I'm going to drop my prediction. It's as subtle as a sledgehammer, folks.
Albert’s Prediction: San Diego Padres by 2