Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Philadelphia Phillies by 2Philly's going into this contest on shaky footing after a recent losing spree, but let's see what lies in their arsenal. Taking the mound for them will be the formidable Zack Wheeler who's been throwing smoke this season - his precise 3.02 ERA and 0.94 WHIP evidence of his expertise at bewildering batters. Expect quite the light show.
Comparatively, Toronto’s Bowden Francis has looked more like a firework dud than a crackling whip with his bloated 5.60 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. The guy brought the gas, but unfortunately, the opposing teams brought the matches.
Among the top players, we've got the indomitable Alec Bohm for the Phillies, whose batting average shines at .323. Add the dynamite duo of Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber to that explosive mix and you've got a potent cocktail.
Toronto, however, isn't firing blanks. Alejandro Kirk has been the silver bullet in their arsenal with a tantalizing .357 batting average. Ernie Clement and Bo Bichette add extra layers of intimidation.
The Phillies-Blue Jays past face-offs have proved pretty even-steven. Four high scoring games were slightly in favor of the Phillies. The Regular Season Records also reflect an upper hand for the Philadelphia side.
But here's the twist in the tale - Recent Results. The Phillies have been in a free fall, while the Blue Jays have clawed their way through, maintaining an impressive winning streak.
We all know the Rogers Centre in Toronto is a pitcher’s dream, which means less room for dingers. So while the recent losing streak for Philly is concerning, and Toronto has been closing the gap, I’m still going to lean towards the team with a starting pitcher who might as well have heat-seeking missiles instead of a baseball.
Albert’s Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies by 2