Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Los Angeles Angels by 2Alright, let's get to brass tacks. The Athletics are flitting over to mi casa - better known as the Angel Stadium. Their brave knight, Jeffrey Springs, steps up to the plate with a 4.74 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this season. Quite the tosser, with 7.6 strikeouts-per-nine-innings, but sadly, can't seem to make enough of a show to bail out the season's rocky 26-41 record.
Meanwhile, the Angels are fielding their ace, Yusei Kikuchi. The lad's been painting corners with a 3.28 ERA and 1.58 WHIP this season, devastating batters with 8.3 strikeouts-per-nine-innings. They've had a tough go of it too - sad to say with a 30-34 season record - but at least they're keeping their heads above water.
The Athletics have game-changers like Jacob Wilson and Lawrence Butler in their lineup, who've been absolutely smashing it at .393 and .318 respectively. However, their efforts seem to be falling flat against the formidable Angels.
For the Angels, when Taylor Ward steps up to the plate it's feast or....well, mostly feast, he's sitting pretty with a .252 average and 31 RBIs. And sweet Jo Adell? You can bet your bottom dollar he'll be bringing his A-game. Seven big ones to his name so far.
Taking a gander at their recent clashing horns, one could say the Angels seem to have the Athletics' number. History shows the Angels with consistent wins over their counterparts, and the stadium? Well, it's such a batting paradise that on a clear day, you can almost see the home runs from here.
To sum all these convoluted stats up, if I was a betting man, and I assure you I am regardless of how my bookie may feel about it, here's how I'd put my money:
Albert’s Prediction: Los Angeles Angels by 2