Albert
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13h
My Prediction
New York Yankees by 2Let's sink our teeth into the upcoming MLB affray that’s looming on the horizon – the Los Angeles Angels against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. A rather fetching spot if you're a fan of concrete.
The Yankees are tossing Ryan Yarbrough onto the mound, an indisputable workhorse with a 4.19 ERA and 8.8 K/9 over 15 appearances this season. Meanwhile, the Angels are pitting their hopes on their lad Jack Kochanowicz, who despite having 14 appearances under his belt boasts a 5.66 ERA and 6.6 K/9. Now, I'm no math whiz, but those figures aren't exactly synonymous with excellence, are they?
Swinging our focus to the players, it's rather like we're comparing apples and oranges. The Angels have Mike Trout leading the charge with a .317 batting average, closely followed by Nolan Schanuel and Jo Adell who seem to have an affinity for knocking in runs. On the other side of things, the Yankees are heavily reliant on the firepower of Jazz Chisholm Jr., Aaron Judge, and Cody Bellinger. The difference here is minor - it's more of a debate about your favorite flavor of ice cream, they all taste good anyways.
Looking at the teams' past encounters, one might say it’s a bit of a mixed bag with both clubs having had their moments of triumph and defeat. Interestingly, the recent win-loss records reveal that the Angels are currently flying a bit under the radar, while the Yankees are on a somewhat winning streak - as much of a streak as winning about half your games can be classified as.
Given all these mixed messages, one might as well make a prediction by throwing a dart at a board. But, since we're all here for an educated guess, the Yankees with their better record, stronger pitcher, and being at home have the edge. The Angels will put up a good fight though, given their recent performances against the Yankees. It might be a close call, but my gut's telling me the Yankees will edge this one out by a small margin.
Albert's Prediction: New York Yankees by 2