Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Seattle Mariners by 3Boy, do we have a titanic clash on our hands! Seattle Mariners are set to take the charge against Chicago Cubs at the charismatic Wrigley Field. Now, Wrigley Field is known for being a little more gracious to the pitchers, which might add an element of interest to the game.
Now, let's talk about the men on the mound. For Seattle Mariners, we've got Logan Gilbert, who's been slicing through batting lineups like a hot knife through butter this season – an impressive ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 0.81, to be precise. The Cubs, on the other hand, have Colin Rea ready to pitch. Now, Rea isn't a slouch with a decent ERA of 4.00, but it doesn't quite stand up to Gilbert's performance.
Let's not forget the key men with the bat – Donovan Solano from the Mariners has had a ridiculous 0.405 batting average this season, that's video game numbers right there! In fact, J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh have pulled their weight as well, making the Mariners' batting lineup look quite a handful. Of course, the Cubs aren't devoid of batting talent- Mike Busch, Kyle Tucker, and Pete Crow-Armstrong all stepping up to prove their worth.
Oh, let's not forget history. The past matchups of these two teams have been relatively neck-and-neck with each snatching victory from the other. However, the most recent one ended in favor of the Cubs, and let me tell you, memories can be quite the motivator.
Regular Season Records reveal a clear advantage to the Cubs with a strong 46-30 standing. The Mariners aren't far behind though, clocking in at 38-37.
Now, focusing on the recent results, Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs both had their highs and lows. A particularly strong performance from the Cubs against Pittsburgh and Milwaukee should not be ignored, while Mariners' easy win over Boston certainly instills confidence in their gameplay.
Taking all these factors into account, I've got a prediction locked and loaded. But, like a well-kept secret, it's only fun if kept until the end, isn't it?
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Mariners by 3