Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Seattle Mariners by 3Alrighty then, let's not beat around the bush here. This one’s gonna be a barn burner—Seattle Mariners at Arizona Diamondbacks. Both teams have been swingin' a hot bat recently, but Seattle is a few hairs cooler than Arizona with 33-32 on the seasonal record, as compared to Arizona's 32-34.
Now, let's talk about the men duelin’ on the mound, shall we? For Seattle, we got Logan Evans with that modest 4.20 ERA and 6.6 K/9 in five showings this season. My grandma has her doubts about Logan, but she also thinks the term "WHIP" has something to do with her bingo group's dessert rotation, so take that criticism with a grain of salt.
On the Diamondbacks' end, it's good ol’ Brandon Pfaadt taking his 5.65 ERA, and 7.2 K/9 into the spotlight. Contrast that to Logan boy from Seattle, and I'd say Brandon's dad's cheers might be a wee bit quieter than last Father's Day.
Gazing at some of the top brass for each team, we got Mariners’ best, namely Cal Raleigh, J.P. Crawford, and damn right, Julio Rodriguez. Decent swings there, but as I always say, a player is only as good as his last game not as great as his grandma says he is. Over at Arizona's dugout, we've got Moreno, Gurriel Jr., Marte, Carroll, Suarez, and Naylor. Pretty loaded lineup there, folks. Moreno's batting a wild 0.333 this season, and Suarez has driven in 22 runs. If my calculations are correct, that's almost enough to buy hot dogs for the whole family!
As for recent relations—er, I mean, encounters—these two gangs have seen some sparks fly. Though Arizona won the last scuffle against the Mariners, their most recent performance has been less than stellar. The Seattle crew ain’t been fairing well either, though.
And speaking of fairings, Chase Field—now there's a ballpark! A real haven for batters. Considering the lineup, we might as well brace ourselves for some skyward balls tonight, boy-o-boy!
Alright, I've prattled on long enough. Bottom line— it's going to be a slugfest in Arizona, but given the lay of the land and the string of Mariners' results, Seattle's going to pull through, in my estimation. A little bit of desert air ain't going to slow them down. Buckle up!
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Mariners by 3.