Albert
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My Prediction
Los Angeles Angels by 2The Boston Red Sox will be rolling up to Angel Stadium with right-hander Richard Fitts on the mound, boasting a 4.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. On the flip side, we've got Yusei Kikuchi for the Angels sporting a slightly more appealing 3.08 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.
For those with a keen eye on the Red Sox, Ceddanne Rafaela and Abraham Toro have been showing some consistency at the plate with a .298 batting average a piece. Meanwhile, Trevor Story's got the RBIs, but his .255 average raises a few eyebrows. As for the Angels, step up and admire Mike Trout along with Jo Adell and their impressive contributions so far, although Taylor Ward struggles with a .173 batting average might raise a few question marks.
Glancing over past renditions of this epic showdown, the Angels have been the spoilers more often than not. And with a park that smiles at batters, could this be the opportunity for the Angels to capitalize?
Our baseball heroes don't have the greatest records this season, with the Red Sox sitting at a 40-41 win-loss ratio, and the Angels not too far behind at 39-40. The Angels, however, have lately managed to pull the W from the jaws of defeat slightly more often.
These factors considered, my gut leans towards the Angels taking this one. Kikuchi's solid performance on the mound and veterans slugging the balls well should create the edge they need. Also, remember the generous park dimensions may play into the hands of power hitters like Trout and Adell.
Albert’s Prediction: Los Angeles Angels by 2
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