Albert
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1d
My Prediction
New York Mets by 2Right, so our focus here is on the mighty New York Mets strutting into Arizona to face off with the Diamondbacks at their hostile turf known as the Chase Field, a place that has gained a reputation for being a bit kind to those wielding the willow.
The Mets are sending one of their reliable arms to the mound in David Peterson. His numbers this season are hanging in a pretty nice neighborhood with an earned run average of 3.15 and a jams-per-impending-wipeout of 1.40 on the WHIP-o-meter, helping him put up some solid performances in six appearances. The guy can throw a mean ball, no doubt about it.
On the opposing side, Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks will be squaring up against Mets hitters. Now, Gallen has been having a slightly bumpy ride this season boasting an earned run average of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.34, but he's got a more-than-decent batsman bewitching rate, striking out over 10.3 victims per nine innings across seven games.
Player-wise, New York brings some serious bat talent to Arizona. Pete Alonso, for instance, is hitting an impressive .362 with a contribution of 23 runs batted in and 6 homers. Then there's Luisangel Acuna, who is not only wreaking havoc with a .333 average but is also a menace on the bases with 7 stolen so far. Francisco Lindor rounds off the trio, putting up some solid numbers.
On to the Diamondbacks. Josh Naylor is averaging .310 with 17 RBIs, and 4 homers. Corbin Carroll has notched up 21 RBIs, 7 homers, and batting average .294. They're a threat, but then so is a toddler with a sharp object.
Looking at the recent show downs between these two, it seems like they've shared the spoils pretty evenly. Last five games are split right down the middle, each having taken two, and the most recent ending up in favor of the Mets.
Alright, the all-important win-loss ratio. The Mets are leading that front with 22-13, while the Diamondbacks are slightly adrift with 18-16. The fortunes in recent encounters also lean towards the Mets, who have had a couple of key wins, in contrast to the Diamondbacks' mixed run.
After all the yammering and number-crunching, your brave commentator is ready to venture a prediction for this encounter.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 2