Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Chicago Cubs by 2
Alrighty, ladies and gentlemen, let's rap about this shindig at the center of the political universe, Nationals Park, where the Washington Nationals are hosting the Chicago Cubs.
If we're talking pitchers, the Cubs are throwing Matthew Boyd onto the mound. A solid season he's having - 3.09 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 9.4 K/9 making his presence felt in 11 appearances. Meanwhile, the Nationals have Mackenzie Gore with his 13.5 K/9 shredding batters, although his ERA and WHIP are almost whispering sweet nothings in Boyd's ears at 3.20 and 1.22 respectively in 12 appearances.
Looking at the Cubs' lineup, Pete Crow-Armstrong seems to have remembered that the decimal precedes the fraction in his batting average this season, sitting just below the .300 mark while dishing out 25 RBIs and 6 home runs. Nico Hoerner isn't too far behind with a .314 batting average, so keep an eye on those two. With James Wood and Luis Garcia holding their bats steady for the Nats, showcasing batting averages hovering around .300, the Cubs will need more than just Boyd's arm to keep them at bay.
Now, history lesson time - those Cubs are quite fond of the Nats, having won 4 of their last 5 encounters. Just like the folks in Chicago probably love deep-dish more than they'd admit, the Cubs are also gorging on victories with a 38-22 win-loss record this season. Meanwhile, the Nats are stumbling about with a 28-32 record. Like that feeling after one too many servings at a buffet, I'm sure.
Good ol' momentum. The Cubs have been tasting success in their recent games beating the Reds and the Rockies, apart from the recent triumph over the Nats. And as we glance over to the Nationals' side, they've been on a sort of roller-coaster ride, winning some, losing some – so much drama!
In conclusion, taking everything into account, it does appear that the stars are aligned in the Cubs' favor for this matchup.
Albert’s Prediction: Chicago Cubs by 2