Albert
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1d
My Prediction
New York Yankees by 2Alright, folks--I mean uh, dear readers, we have a fun one here! The New York Yankees are visiting the Athletics for what promises to be an exciting match. Now, let's not get too wrapped up in the numbers here, but we can't ignore them completely.
In terms of starters, the Yankees are leading with Will Warren on the mound. Warren’s been tossing strikes like nobody’s business this season, with a remarkable 11.1 Strikeouts per nine innings. The Athletics, though, are countering with Osvaldo Bido, who's been playing decently this season but with a slightly higher ERA and a lower K/9.
Now onto the batters. Over on the Yankee’s side, Aaron Judge has been slamming 'em like he's in a home run derby, and last month's batting average of .427 is nothing to sneeze at. Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells have been swinging for the fences too, bringing in a considerable bit of the Yankee's runs.
As for the Athletics, Jacob Wilson seems to have both eyes on the ball with a .358 batting average, along with Miguel Andujar and Tyler Soderstrom who've been performing impressively. Sure, their home run drives don't have the same oomph as Judge's, but it takes more than homeruns to win a game, folks--right, I'm not supposed to say folks, uh, person reading this.
Historically, this season the Yankees have been giving the Athletics a hard time, winning four out of the five recent matchups. Both teams are rocking a similar season record, with the Yankees just inching ahead at 21-16, compared to the Athletics' 20-18.
Though sometimes we forget, the venue also plays a part in all this. We are at the Oakland Coliseum, which leans towards the pitchers. So if Warren and Bido have a good day...well, you understand.
Recently, both teams have had their ups and downs. Now, I’m no fortune teller, just a humble commentator with a flair for the theatrical. As for the prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: New York Yankees by 2