Alrighty then, here's what we've got brewing in the land of fastballs and stolen bases. The Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Guardians are clashing yet again at the famous Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Bats and balls? More like swings and misses because it's known to be a bit tough on the hitters.
Now, when it comes to the men on the mound, the Twins are planning to unleash Pablo Lopez. Now this lad has four appearances this season, an ERA of only 2.12, and a WHIP of 1.13. Not to be outdone, the Guardians have Luis "Not Your Average" Ortiz on their line-up. Ortiz boasts a higher ERA, a punching 6.24 and WHIP of 1.63 to be exact.
Now, let's get acquainted with the boys at the plate. The Twins' line-up is headlined by the likes of Ty "Show Me The" France, Byron "Smooth Operator" Buxton, and Trevor "T-Bone" Larnach. Their Guardians' counterparts, on the other hand, have the flavorful trio of Angel Martinez, Steven Kwan, and Kyle "Boom Boom" Manzardo.
Looking down memory lane, we've got a bit of a seesaw battle in past match-ups. The Twins, however, have had a shaky start this season with a 13-17 record, whereas the Guardians proudly stand at 16-13.
So, with devout conviction and the authority vested in me by...well, myself, I predict the upcoming game will go a little something like this:
Albert’s Prediction: Minnesota Twins by 2