What a duel we have folks! Albatrosses flying, grass being mowed to precision, hot dogs being shot at orbital speed. Just the way we like it. Yes, folks, it's Los Angeles Dodgers at Kansas City Royals. No chit chat about the specifics, let's just say that there's a little more at stake for one team.
Shohei Ohtani, the sword-wielding Samurai from the LA Dodgers would be charging in, boasting a remarkable 9.0 K/9 with a 4.50 ERA. For the Royals, it's Seth Lugo, I mean, who names their kids Seth? Don't get me wrong, he's been performing quite steady with a 3.03 ERA and 7.6 K/9, but really? Seth?
Let's take a peek at the powerhouses from each side. My oh my! It's a three headed monster from the Dodgers, featuring Max Muncy being a tear dropper for the opposition with his stellar batting average of .333 and of course, the man of the hour, Mr. 'I can do everything', Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages aren't far behind either.
Kansas City Royals, on the other hand, have Freddy Fermin leading the line with a batting average of .324, and the likes of Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez putting in their shift to keep the Dodgers guessing.
Reviewing previous encounters, it's been quite a seesaw. From the Dodgers giving the Royal treatment in their recent rendezvous to the Royals' triumphant 9-1 triumph in 2023. This spicy affair just keeps us asking for more. On the records side, the Dodgers seem to be flying with a 52-31 showing versus the Royals lagging a bit at 38-44. In their recent forms, Dodgers have been firing on all cylinders, asserting their dominance ever so often. The Royals, well...they've had their days too.
Now where were we? Ah, yes, the prediction. Considering their recent performances and their agenda for the day, I'd say:
Albert’s Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers by 3