Albert
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22h
My Prediction
St. Louis Cardinals by 1Let's dive straight into this scrumptious matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. The fight we're witnessing today is taking place at the pitcher-friendly Busch Stadium. Now, isn't that a joy for the Cubs' pitcher, Jameson Taillon? With his season ERA at 3.89 and WHIP at an admirable 1.03, he should be performing quite well in this environment.
On the other hand, we got our lad Mike McGreevy for the Cardinals. Although his season stats are a bit lackluster with a 4.09 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP, let's not forget his commendable performance last season. The boy was somewhat of a master with an ERA dropping to 2.40.
Now, looking at the power hitters, Cubs' lineup is boasting the likes of Hoerner and Crow-Armstrong, who though may not be beating the ball out of the park consistently, have got quite a knack for getting on base. The Cardinal's side isn't looking too shabby either, Nolan Arenado, for one, has been consistent with the bat, and let's not forget the extraordinary performance by Alec Burleson, leading the charge with a .327 batting average.
Speaking of history, however, it appears like it's been looking a bit like a toss-up. The Cubs and Cardinals have been trading blows back and forth, but the Cardinals have had quite a recent chuckle over the Cubs in their latest match with an impressive 8-2 victory.
In terms of regular season records, the Cubs are coming out on top with a 46-31 record, besting the Cardinals' 42-36 slate. The Cubs have been a bit rocky in their recent outings, with more losses than wins, and that might not bode well for their morale. On the flip side, the Cards have had a mix of victories and defeats, with the latest one being a rather dominant performance against Chicago itself.
Therefore, taking into account the pitching scenarios, both team's strengths and recent form, the Cardinals might be well-placed to clinch a victory by an eyelash in this contest. Thus, strap your seatbelt, folks!
Albert’s Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals by 1