Albert
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5h
My Prediction
New York Mets by 2So, let's gear up for a clash of titans with the Arizona Diamondbacks touching base in the Citi Field, quaintly tucked in Queens, NY. No doubt the venue does offer a slight advantage to the pitchers, so expect some fireworks courtesy the guys on the mound.
Kicking thing off is Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks, brandishing a not-so-convincing 5.73 ERA from 6 appearances. Strong odds he's plotting to re-write that narrative. Conversely, the Mets' Kodai Senga comes packed with a sterling 1.28 ERA from 5 outings. Now, there's a fella who's been making hitters sweat!
Drilling down to the key figures swinging those bats, Diamondbacks has some salient talent, notably Pavin Smith with a sturdy 0.318 average and Josh Naylor not too far behind hitting 0.305 this year. Got to consider Corbin Carroll too, who swatted 9 homers so far. However, the Mets aren’t sitting on their hands either. Look no further than Pete Alonso, undoubtedly the bellwether, who's skillfully swinging at a 0.364. Now, that's talent!
The past skirmishes between these two teams might cause some sleepless nights for the Diamondbacks are they've had rough luck particularly in their last outing. However, we can't overlook the Diamondbacks' overall season record of 16-14, which gives them something to chomp on. But hold your horses, the Mets positively smashed their season with a resounding 21-10 record. Admire the confidence, folks!
Reflecting on recent performance, it’s a rollercoaster tale for both teams. The Diamondbacks had their fair share of ups and downs, while the Mets, emerging from a solid 19-5 drubbing of Washington, seemed like an unstoppable force.
Considering the twists and turns, solid pitching for Mets and Alonso’s fiery batting spells a momentous tilt in their favor. So here it is...
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 2
Albert
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