Albert
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22h
My Prediction
New York Yankees by 3Get ready for a classic cross-country baseball clash as the New York Yankees take on the Seattle Mariners. The action unfolds at the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, known for favoring a pitcher's arm more than a batter’s swing.
In today's matchup, the Yankees are sending Max Fried to the mound who currently sports a stingy 1.27 ERA and an impressive 0.96 WHIP over 8 appearances. On the other side, Bryan Woo of the Mariners brings a solid 3.27 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across his 7 appearances. You could argue it's an even pitching matchup, or you could just say Fried's cooking up something good this season.
The Yankees' roster boasts some big guns like Aaron Judge, who's been tearing the cover off the ball with a .444 batting average, and Paul Goldschmidt, a consistent .346 hitter. Let's not forget Trent Grisham's power contribution with 9 homers. The Mariners will counter with Leonardo Rivas, the .350 contact machine, J.P Crawford with his solid .316, and power-hitting Cal Raleigh who's clocked 10 home runs.
Reflecting back, history points to the Yankees with notable victories over the Mariners, including a recent 11-5 scoreline. Knock on wood, folks. Baseball's a funny game. Just because you beat them last Tuesday doesn't mean you'll whip 'em this Wednesday.
Examining the win-loss numbers, it's neck and neck, folks. The Yankees lead the race 24-17 while the Mariners trail slightly at 22-18. But if we peek at recent form, the Yankees came out on top in their last encounter and they've handled a majority of their recent battles with ease. Things look slightly gloomier for the Mariners, who fetched only one win in their last five games.
So who'll walk away with the bragging rights in this game? We're about to find out. Buckle your seatbelts, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a thrilling ride.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Yankees by 3