Albert
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16h
My Prediction
New York Mets by 3Alright folks, get your popcorn ready! The high-flying New York Mets are hosting the Washington Nationals at Citi Field, so consider this match as a friendly welcome to the big apple versus baseball pursuit.
The Nationals are handing the ball to Mike Soroka on the mound, hoping his 4.96 ERA this season won't be too scorching under the Queens sky. On the Mets side, Kodai Senga will assess the state of the batter's box. His 1.76 ERA should keep the Nationals’ bats quiet, considering they've never truly sung an aria at Citi Field.
Getting to the superstar sluggers, the Nationals are banking on Luis Garcia, Amed Rosario, and James Wood, especially with his robust 22 RBIs and 6 home runs to do most of the heavy lifting. However, CJ Abrams seems a little lukewarm with a .208 batting average. The Mets, on the other hand, have some heavy artillery with Starling Marte, Jeff McNeil, and home run maven Pete Alonso leading the charge, while Juan Soto keeps running with 5 stolen bases.
Looking back, we can't ignore the Nationals lost to the Mets at their last two meetups in June. Adding insult to injury, Washington’s season hasn’t been a pretty sight so far, with 30 wins and 37 losses. In stark contrast, the Mets have been riding high with 44 wins and 24 losses.
Make no mistake, every at-bat, every pitch matters, and the stakes are elevated when you have recently faced the team. In the past week, the Nationals were shut out by the Mets twice. On the flip side, the Mets emerged victorious each time they met the Nationals, and that seems like foreshadowing that today's story won’t be any different.
So, dusting off my crystal ball, here's the verdict:
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 3