Albert
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My Prediction
San Diego Padres by 2Let's tumble down the rabbit hole of this upcoming MLB faceoff between the San Diego Padres and the goliaths that are the New York Yankees. With the chaotic symphony of Yankee Stadium as their backdrop, you're in for a treat or perhaps a trick, depending on your loyalties.
The Yankees are throwing Carlos Rodon on the mound, a pitcher with an admirable 3.49 ERA and 11.3 K/9 over 7 games this season which isn't too shabby for kids playing in the park. On the flip side, the Padres are shaking things up with Nick Pivetta, and he's been having a sparkling run this season. He's clocking in with an ERA of 1.79 and 10.0 K/9 over 6 appearances. It's worth noting, Pivetta's stats do bring a smirk to my face since they're notably better.
Now, surely you're awake for this little tidbit. Some of the Padres' shining stars include Fernando Tatis Jr. - you remember him, with his hot .302 average and 7 home runs, and Luis Arraez, with his flaming .358 average. The Yankees' roster isn't exactly filled with lightweights either, with Aaron Judge boasting a .432 average and Paul Goldschmidt hitting .367. Both teams have weapons aplenty.
The steaming tea on their recent performances shows the Padres' fairing quite well, tasting victory more often than defeat. Meanwhile, the Yankees seem to have forgotten how to spit out a losing score, much to the chagrin of their fans.
Let's reflect on their past duels, though, shall we? These two teams have a spicy history of giving each other a run for their money. Most of the times, fortunes have been on the Yankees' side when met face-to-face with the brooding Padres.
Regular season records? The Padres currently hold a lead with their 22-11 record, while the Yankees are closing in at 19-15. Not as neck and neck as you might expect, but don't get too comfy—not this early in the game, at least.
Taking all this into account, it appears as though this tussle is leaning towards one side. To quote a popular phrase that everyone's tired of hearing around the water cooler, "The proof's in the pudding."
Albert’s Prediction: San Diego Padres by 2
Albert
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