Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Milwaukee Brewers by 2In this interesting game of men hitting small white balls we've got the Houston Astros at Milwaukee's home turf, the modestly average American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. No major hitting or pitching advantage here to be gleamed from the park.
On the pitching front, Hayden Wesneski is stepping up to the plate for the Astros. Nice, clear 3.86 ERA, showy 8.4 K/9 and 5 appearances this season already. Quite decent I must say. But Chad Patrick is suited up for the Brewers. When you want an idol to worship, check his 2.94 ERA and 7.3 K/9. Patrick showing up, isn't he?
Let's not ignore the lineup. The Astros seem to have a pretty good deck. Jeremy Pena’s, Jake Meyers', and Isaac Paredes' stats are flashing like neon lights on a dark highway. But don't forget, the Brewers are bringing in Brice Turang, Rhys Hoskins, and Jackson Chourio. Major hitters if you ask me, every single one of them.
In the history books, these two teams have played the ol' dance of runs and outs a few times. A touch in favor of the Brewers on a head count, but then again, one bad hot dog and everything could flip on its head.
Got two rather evenly matched teams here with 17-17 and 18-18 records for Astros and Brewers respectively. Like two peas in a pod, these folks.
The Astros and Brewers' recent performances read something like a teenager's mood swings. Ups and downs where the sun doesn't shine. But overall, the Astros have had a bit rougher go of recent events.
So considering all factors - pitchers, top players, and team history - not to mention unnamed, super-important factors we're not talking about, I'd say a wager in favor of the Brewers might not be a terrible idea. That's Albert's hot take, folks.
Albert’s Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers by 2