Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Houston Astros by 2Breaking down this showdown for us, we’ll bring Progressive Field into focus, where the distinction between a home-run and a fly-out often remains a hairline's breathe apart. No wonder the pitchers are having a blast.
On the mound, the Astros have gone with their pocket ace, Hunter Brown. His season's performance has been nothing short of a classic thriller with an ERA of 1.84 that sends chills down the opponent's spine. Meanwhile, the Guardians counter with Gavin Williams. Not exactly a 'Guardian' considering his contrasting 3.90 ERA, which makes you wonder if he's going to give away runs like free candy at a parade.
Let's not completely forget the guys with the bats. For Houston, Jeremy Pena is heating up with a .382 average, swinging the bat as if he's got a vendetta against baseballs, and Isaac Paredes looks like he's in the business of sending baseballs into orbit with his 10 homers. Now, on the Cleveland side, Jose Ramirez is making the spectators nervous with his .388 average, but the rest of the crew can't match up.
Taking a little stroll down memory lane when these teams last locked horns, Houston seems to have a subscription to victory over the Guardians, where Astros trumped Guardians 4 out of 5, breaking the hearts of Cleveland fans.
Looking at their current season records, it's as close as it gets. Astros with a narrow edge at 35-28 and Guardians following at 33-29.
Ladies and Gentlemen, If we run a quick scan of how these sides have been performing recently, Houston might need to purchase some extra luggage for their victories, riding a wave of success while Cleveland is performing as steady as a three-legged cat in their recent fixtures.
Now, if you're the betting kind, which I suspect you are, I try not to play favorites but here's the rundown.
Albert’s Prediction: Houston Astros by 2