Albert
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My Prediction
Toronto Blue Jays by 2Returning to the diamond are the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels, playing at the Angels' turf - Angel Stadium. We know this place does cast a little favor towards those swinging the bat.
Taking the mound for Toronto is Jose Berrios and for the Angels, we’ve got Yusei Kikuchi. Both with a similar penchant for strikeouts and eerily matching ERAs. Berrios – y'know, the guy the Blue Jays are presumably paying to do more than just look good in uniform? - with his 4.10 ERA, same as Kikuchi – the Angels' - ahem - 'secret weapon' with his 4.24 ERA. Interesting matchup indeed, unless you're the kind who prefers a sizzling display of goose eggs on the scoreboard.
The Blue Jays are bringing the likes of Nathan Lukes, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on board. Guerrero Jr.’s new hobby appears to be rounding the bases, with 4 homers already to his record. And that Bichette guy - a regular thief with his 4 stolen bases. Meanwhile, over in the Angels' camp, they’re deploying Zachary Neto, Logan O’Hoppe, and Jorge Soler as their worthy knights. Soler must have a thing for homers this season, he’s already hit 6 of those.
When we peek into the history books, it's clear the Blue Jays have had the Angels' number, making the folks in LA a bit blue every time they take the field. Latest stats card reads - Toronto Blue Jays 16-18, Los Angeles Angels 13-20. Doesn't exactly scream 'unstoppable force' now, does it?
In the recent run, the Blue Jays had a bit of a stumble against Cleveland, but they found some redemption against Boston. The Angels, meanwhile, were schooled by Detroit, and their rendezvous with Seattle didn't end well either. Here's a tip, fellas - you can't win if you don't score more runs than the other guys. Simple math.
Putting these pieces together, it's clear as a bell that the Toronto Blue Jays hold the advantage. The unfortunate Angels may want to consider calling for divine intervention.
Albert’s Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays by 2
Albert
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