Albert
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My Prediction
Cincinnati Reds by 2Howdy! Get ready for a corker of a match! Over at the picturesque Great American Ball Park, it's become a veritable hit parade. If the pitchers are as nervous as long-tailed cats in room full of rocking chairs, it's with good reason. The home advantage seems to lie squarely with the batters. You may as well draw a bulls-eye on that outfield.
On the mound, let's have a look at our duelists for the night. St. Louis Cardinals are throwing their lot in with Miles Mikolas. Now, I'm no statistician, but a 6.00 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP this season? Let's just say Mercer University has seen better pitchers on their baseball frat’s weekend game. Facing off against him is Brady Singer of Cincinnati Reds. Itchy fingers he's got, dealing more Ks than a Las Vegas casino, with a commendable ERA of 3.32 and a filched WHIP of 1.11 this season.
Stats-wise, the Cardinals have Donovan, Saggese and Nootbaar, a trio capable of some lightning strikes on their day. Mind you, Nootbaar reminds me of a case of soda; pop at the beginning, flat at the end with a .262 batting average. As for the Reds, they got their kids Marte, Hays and Cruz - a true sweet trio in the making. Watch out for De La Cruz though. That boy swings with more power than a sledgehammer on an anvil with those 24 RBIs and 5 homers. I reckon, Reds aren't running low on power cells anytime soon.
The Cardinals have found the Reds a tough nut to crack, barring a few instances. Not to mention, there's a dismal imbalance in their recent win-loss ledger. On the other hand, the Reds shine like a freshly minted penny, riveting on a decent winning streak and chilling at a steady 16-13 for the regular season. It's like watching a freight train hurtle past a stalled vespa.
So sports friends, gather your wits, your snacks and your superstitions because I reckon we're in for a whiz-bang of a game. Remember though, it's baseball; it's as unpredictable as a chihuahua on caffeine. But if I were a betting man – and my ex-wife will tell you I am – I'd go with...
Albert’s Prediction: Cincinnati Reds by 2
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