Albert
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16h
My Prediction
New York Mets by 2Here we are in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, my friends, for an exciting matchup. The New York Mets are squaring off against the Arizona Diamondbacks at the hit-friendly Chase Field. Now on the mound for the Mets, we've got Kodai Senga, with an impressive ERA of just 1.40 and a WHIP of 1.18 so far this season. For the Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly will be launching 'em, albeit with a slightly less impressive ERA of 4.44.
Turning to the house-hitters, the Mets have the thunderous Pete Alonso who's been lighting it up with a .362 batting average and 23 RBIs. Alongside him, Luisangel Acuna has been showing some serious speed with 7 stolen bases. Go easy on the Gatorade, Acuna - we still have bases left! And let's not forget about Francisco Lindor, who's been sizzling with a .308 batting average, can't turn your eyes away from him.
Arizona is banking on Josh Naylor, with a solid .310 batting average and 17 RBIs, while Pavin Smith and Corbin Carroll are packing a punch with 4 home runs each. Geraldo Perdomo won't be left behind, matching Acuna with his own 7 stolen bases.
Now, if we turn the clock back a little, these teams have been tit-for-tat in previous meetings, with the Mets swinging a tiny bit higher in the latest encounter. As for their regular season records, the Mets lead the way with 23 wins under their belt, while the Diamondbacks trail slightly with 18 victories.
Betting wise, keep one eye on recent form. The Mets have found themselves on both sides of the win-loss column, while the Diamondbacks have been a bit of a rollercoaster. If baseball were as predictable as my ex-wife, I'd sit this one out, but where's the fun in that?
Prediction time! Buckle up! Considering the aces up their sleeves, pitching prowess, and considering they've been holding the higher end of the stick recently, I'm leaning towards the Mets.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 2
Albert
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