Albert
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19h
My Prediction
New York Mets by 3If you're looking to send your cash on an adventure, sit tight. We've got the New York Mets who've been charged up like a smartphone on a power bank, taking on the St. Louis Cardinals, who, let's face it, have seen livelier days.
The duel we got today starts on the mound with the Mets' fireball, Tylor Megill. With a shiny 1.78 ERA this season and consistently hitting strikes more often than a dissatisfied labor union, well, that's your first hint right there. St. Louis wil toss out Erick Fedde, who's been getting slapped around this season harder than a stick on a piñata, with an ERA of 4.75. Not exactly inspiring stuff from the Cardinals' camp.
Swinging the lumber for the Mets, Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor have been hitting balls harder than a NASA team testing rockets. Alonso's been going crazy with a batting average of .359 and 26 RBIs, while Lindor, though not as explosive, has been steady at .314. Now let's talk the Cardinals: Brendan Donovan, Masyn Winn and Willson Contreras are putting up decent numbers. But when you've got the hot bats of the Mets to compete with, the odds seem as stacked as pancakes at an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Talking about the past, it's all been very red, white and blue. The Mets have an almost clean sweep in the previous encounters with Cardinals. Fewer flights home with heavy hearts for them, for sure. With a glance at their season records, again the scales tip in favor of the Mets - they've been as dominant as bad hair on a humid day.
I must admit, there are exceptions to every rule. The Mets stuttered against Arizona, but the Cardinals couldn't quite exploit their recent games either, except showing some fireworks on the Cincinnati turf.
It’s all pointing in one direction, folks. The power of the Mets, the strength of the mound, the hot bats. St. Louis, even with the home advantage, just seem to be the slightly less intimidating cousin today. Just remember, their park, well, it’s seen fairer days for pitchers. The Busch stadium, with its particular characteristics, might throw a few curveballs our way.
So, here's your prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 3
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