Ah, the good old clash between the Colorado Rockies and the Texas Rangers. Always a rivalry you don't want to miss, and tonight we're at the Globe Life Field, a lovely spot for a bit of baseball merriment.
Taking the mound for the Rockies is Kyle Freeland. His numbers are, how shall I put it, disappointing, to say the least. With a 6.56 ERA, it seems like every other ball he's tossing gets sent sky high. However, the Rangers decided to dance the same tune with Jack Leiter. Jack's ERA isn't much better at 5.25, but he does play with fewer WHIP - Just a bit of pitching humor for you.
Now if we gaze upon the Rockies' lineup, it’s clear to see that Hunter Goodman and Jordan Beck are the main men here, with Mike Toglia serving as the 'cherry on top'.
Highlight reels of Rangers' key players start with Corey Seager. He's had a hot bat lately, batting at a .375. Following closely is Josh Smith, and despite Adolis Garcia’s struggles maintaining his batting average, he's managed to bring in the most RBIs for the team.
Looking at our crystal ball of history, past showdowns favor the Rangers, but let's not count these teams by past victories. Keep in mind folks, we're here, now, present day. Battles are won in the now, not yesterday. But if we talk about recent form, the Rockies are going through tough times, and their record mirrors their struggle. Rangers on the other hand is maintaining a .500 record, nothing to write home about, but clearly, they're holding their own.
In the world of baseball, underdogs can surprise but gut feeling tells me it's not Colorado's day today. So, if you're asking me to stake my reputation on a prediction...
Albert’s Prediction: Texas Rangers by 3