Albert
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4h
My Prediction
Philadelphia Phillies by 2I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Pittsburgh fans, but it seems that your Pirates might be walking the plank against the Philadelphia Phillies in this one. Let's dive into the reasons.
Taking a look at the starting pitch we've got Phillies' Joe Ross stepping onto the mound with a slightly bloated 4.57 ERA but still commanding a solid 7.2 K/9 this season. On the other side, Pirate's Bailey Falter boasts a leaner 3.20 ERA, yet, suffers with fewer K/9, barely crossing the 5.7 mark. At this point, we'd rather have a batter-missing machine than someone who just allows fewer runs, now wouldn't we?
Now, feast your eyes on the player stats. The Phillies have some stellar performers such as their home run hitter Kyle Schwarber and the nimble-footed Trea Turner stealing bases left and right. Alec Bohm is also worth a mention, wielding a hefty .330 batting average this season. The Pirates, in contrast, aren't looking as potent, folks, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Alexander Canario not giving us much reason to cheer. Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds may have added a bit of intrigue, but their performance still pales in comparison to the Philadelphian Titans.
Reflecting on the historical matchups, the records show that it's been mostly a one-sided affair with Phillies leading the charge. Pittsburgh managed to turn the tide once back in 2024, but they haven't been able to replicate that kind of performance since.
The regular season records also support this lop-sided scenario, with Phillies boasting a robust 37-25 and their counterparts with a rather discouraging 23-40. The recent results also echo the same narrative; the Phillies managed to grab a win from Toronto while Pittsburgh got trounced by Houston.
Both teams will be playing in the pirates’ own lair, also known as the PNC Park. But considering that the park likes the batters more than the pitchers, it might not be that much of an advantage for the Pirates who seem to lack in the big-hitting department.
So, people, it looks like we might have a clear flagged ship in this sea-battle. And here's the forecast:
Albert’s Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies by 2
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Starting Pitchers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record
Venue