Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Philadelphia Phillies by 3Okay, buckle up, folks-- we're taking a crack at the upcoming skirmish between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, Denver. Coors Field, a paradise for batters and a nightmare for pitchers - should make for an interesting game.
Taking the mound for the Phillies, we've got Jesus Luzardo, who's been practically unhittable this season with his bite-sized ERA of 2.03 and a 9.6 K/9. He might as well paint targets on those Rockies jerseys. On the other hand, the Rockies are banking on Antonio Senzatela, who's been handing out hits like free candy with a bloated ERA of 6.67.
Glancing at the top batting performers, the Phillies are sending Edmundo Sosa and Brandon Marsh, both batting over .350, while Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper pack the power with combined 13 homers. The Rockies get their juice from Hunter Goodman and Jordan Beck - Beck sure loves those round-trippers with 8 homers on the scoreboard.
In the rewind mode, most recent encounters between the two teams substantially favor the Phillies, who've been cleaning house like they're running a janitorial service. Looking at the record shelves, the Phillies shine at 28-18, while the Rockies are wallowing in sorrow with 8-38.
Taking into account recent games, the Phillies have been scorching hot, while the Rockies, well, they're more of a lukewarm bath that's been left sitting for a bit too long.
The arena is set; the odds heavily tilted in favor of the streaking Phillies. The poor Rockies are pack animals heading into what appears to be a den of lions. And as the old saying goes, "In a game of ball at a batter-friendly park, trust the better mound."
Wiping the crystal ball here for the prediction. Hold onto your hats...
Albert’s Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies by 3