Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Chicago Cubs by 2Hi there, baseball enthusiasts. Let's chat about that upcoming matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies, shall we? From what I've gathered, it should be a doozy of a game. Both teams are sporting a fairly handsome record, with the Cubs edging out ahead by a cozy 41-26 to the Phillies' respectable 38-29.
Now, the party setting. Bake in Citizens Bank Park for a bit, and you know what you get? That's right, a tantalizing buffet for batters. Batting averages and RBIs should bloom like spring flowers.
On the mound, the Cubs will be offering up Ben Brown and his 5.53 ERA. A bit steep if you ask me, but let's not forget those famous 11.4 strikeouts-per-nine-innings. Don't blink, folks, you might miss a K. Jesus Luzardo, boasting a 4.53 ERA himself, will represent the Phillies.
Now, for our stars of the show. For the Cubs, Matt Shaw, Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Seiya Suzuki have been hitting up a storm in the recent games. Their Philadelphia counterparts, Alec Bohm, Nicholas Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner, are no pushovers themselves. Their last month stats tell a compelling tale of hits and runs.
Looking at past performances between these two teams, while it's been a bit of a back-and-forth, the Cubs, in recent affairs, nabbed a convincing 8-4 win, so they might be bringing a bit of momentum. And don't forget to pay heed to the recent performance of both teams. The Cubs have had some hiccups lately but so have the Phillies. Boy, seems like they've lost their way recently.
Both teams will come out swinging, both literally and figuratively. But with everything considered, and believe me, it's a lot, my gut's saying we're in for a sight.
Albert’s Prediction: Chicago Cubs by 2