Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Chicago Cubs by 2Alrighty then, let's get down to the nitty-gritty here. As the sun sets over the American Family Field in Milwaukee, the ironic backdrop plays host to a fiery contest between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Let's look at the starting pitchers. On the mound for the Cubs, we've got Ben Brown. Brown's having a bit of a "hold my beer" season, folks, with a 6.27 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in six appearances. If anyone asks him how a baseball game works, he could well reply, "they hit, I fetch". On the other side, we have Quinn Priester with a much tamer 3.79 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in four appearances. Seems he's comparatively got a better grip on things, doesn't he?
Shifting focus to some hot bats, Chicago got a pretty pennies worth from Carson Kelly and Seiya Suzuki. With Kelly batting an impressive 0.386 and Suzuki close on his heels with a 0.333 average, it seems like they're playing their own version of "beat the buzzer". On the Milwaukee squad, Brice Turang and Sal Frelick are trying to keep their heads above water, with Turang leading with a batting average of 0.315.
Analyzing the past skirmishes between these teams, it's a bit like watching a tennis match. Back and forth, back and forth they go with a slight edge for Brewers, though it looks as tight as a pickle jar at a picnic.
Chicago has had a better run this season, holding a 19-13 record compared to the Brewers' very symmetrical 16-16. Recent results have been mixed for both sides, with the Cubs managing an emphatic win over the Pirates, but falling short against the Phillies. Meanwhile, the Brewers had a few messy encounters with the Cubs but bounced back against the Cardinals.
Enough dilly-dally. My crystal ball says it's probably going to be another seesaw encounter but Chicago, with their potent bats and general season performance, should nick this by a close margin.
Albert’s Prediction: Chicago Cubs by 2