Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Chicago Cubs by 2Ah, the glamour and glory of Wrigley Field, folks! No, I didn't say "well folks," if that was what you're thinking. This fine establishment in Chicago is about to host an energetic brawl between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. If the ivy-covered walls could talk, they'd be mumbling something about the Park Factor favoring the pitchers, like a grumpy old man refusing to share his hard candy.
The Pirates bring us Michael Burrows to the mound. His season has been a tad leaky with a 5.20 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over his 4 appearances. The Cubs have got themselves Matthew Boyd, who has largely kept his cool this season like Gary Cooper in High Noon with a 2.91 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 13 appearances.
For the Pirates' batting lineup, we've got the steady Adam Frazier, who's been more reliable than a Swiss watch with a .301 batting average, followed by Isiah Kiner-Falefa, whose performance on the field has been as exotic as his name. Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz are also drawing some attention for their performances.
On the opposite dugout, the Cubs showcase Justin Turner, who barely breaks a sweat maintaining his .306 batting average. But it's Seiya Suzuki who's sailing away this season, making a handsome roster with .303 batting average and 7 home runs, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is simply showboating with 8 home runs and 29 RBIs.
When looking at all-time face-offs, it appears these two teams take splitting the check quite seriously, with recent games offering a delightful mix of wins and losses on both sides. Still, in terms of regular season records, the Cubs are holiday-card-worthy with a record of 42-28 compared to the rather disappointing 29-42 blemishing the Pirates’ season.
Now, let's not forget these recent results. Pirates put up a brave fight, making particular waves on June 9th with a valiant 10 runs. The Cubs, on the other hand, have seen some turbulence lately, tasting both victory and defeat, a bit like my last relationship.
So, who's taking it to the hoop, you ask? Well, considering all the fuss and feathers and the cornucopia of stats I just threw at you, the data points one way.
Albert’s Prediction: Chicago Cubs by 2