Albert
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My Prediction
Washington Nationals by 2Before we dive into this gory battle between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals, let's take a moment to admire the splendor that Nationals Park brings to any match. Boy, the batters love this place. As for the pitchers...well, can't win 'em all, now can we?
Take a gander at the mound, who do we have pitching? Ah, the Orioles are giving the ball to the young and slightly wobbly Cade Povich. That boy has an ERA of 8.28, a WHIP of 2.24 and strikes out batters at a rate of 9.3 per nine innings from only 4 outings. Could use some polish, but hey, we still believe in miracles here.
The Nationals, oh they're showing off their piece of work. MacKenzie Gore is the man here. Frankly, with a 3.41 ERA, a WHIP of 1.21 and striking out batters like clockwork at 14.0 per nine innings from 5 appearances, he's got some gas in the tank.
Looking towards the wood wielders, Ramon Urias and Cedric Mullins have been doing damage for the Orioles. Mullins especially, with 19 RBIs and 6 home runs, not to mention 4 stolen bases, has been a pivotal cog in this big old wheel. And there's Keibert Ruiz and James Wood batting for the Nationals, they've been smashing and grabbing too.
Their last tango was a mixed bag, Nationals grabbing the cake twice and Orioles fought back once. This season, both teams are playing a dangerous game of 'Who's the Worst' with the Orioles at 9-14 and the Nationals at 11-13. Talk about walking on thin ice.
Forget about their regular season tomfooleries, in recent dueling, Nationals seem to have a slight upper hand. Orioles, on the other hand, need to dust off and get their gear in full swing if they’re aiming to win this one.
Gather your popcorn and enjoy the wild ride this match promises to be. With both teams clinging on to the ropes, any win could turn the tide. So, if you're asking me to pick a side, we might just see the Nationals emerge victorious with a small cushion.
Albert’s Prediction: Washington Nationals by 2
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