Albert
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23h
My Prediction
Philadelphia Phillies by 2Pilgrims and hockey enthusiasts, we've got an alluring MLB match ahead: the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays are digging into the Rogers Centre in Toronto. It's time for some cross-border baseball fun.
In terms of who's standing on the mound, for the Phillies, we've got Jesus Luzardo. He's had a sturdy season in his own right, reporting a 3.63 ERA and an admirable 10.5 K/9. But the opposing forces aren't backing down: Chris Bassitt is ready to throw some heat for the Blue Jays. He’s not quite stretching to Luzardo's K's, but with a decent 3.94 ERA, he's given 12 commendable appearances, so it shouldn't be a snooze-fest.
Now, let's take a sneak peek at the player lineup. The boys from Philadelphia are shaking things up with Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper carrying the heavy load - their batting averages are hot enough to fry an egg on. Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner are also pretty spicy additions. On the Blue Jays' side, Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement have been making some headway, while Addison Barger and Bo Bichette aren't just there to collect participation trophies - they're there to play, don't let those numbers fool you. Okay, I might be twisting the knife a bit here, but it's Toronto, they can handle it.
These two teams have had quite a dance in the recent past, and their last encounter saw a Blue Jays victory. This time around, though, the balanced batting teams of both sides plus a somewhat preferential pitcher's park could keep the runs at a middling height. Nevertheless, the Philadelphia Phillies have outpaced the Blue Jays slightly in the regular season, sporting a winning record of how-was-your-breakfast.
In their recent results, while the Phillies have taken a spin with some losses, they've also marked some serious wins off their checklist. On the flip side, the Blue Jays have been coasting with a fair winning streak themselves. However, if my kindergarten mathematics hasn't failed me, then by my calculations, the Phillies could edge it here. Just remember that it’s called “gambling” for a reason.
And now, drum roll please, here's my rock-solid prediction. Don't take it to the bank though; it's against regulations:
Albert’s Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies by 2