Albert
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1d
My Prediction
New York Yankees by 3Good gravy, we've got a clash for the ages in the great city of New York as the Athletics take on the Yankees. They'll be tangling at the famous Yankee Stadium, where fly balls go to either die a hero or live long enough to see themselves become home runs.
First off, let's talk about the guys on the mound. You've got Luis Severino from the Athletics with his 4.92 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP showing up for his 18th appearance of the season. If he could shake off the rust, we might get to see some magic on the field today. Then there's Marcus Stroman of the Yankees. After only three appearances, his numbers aren't exactly glamorous, with a substantial 12.86 ERA and a WHIP that's far from desirable. What he needs tonight is definitely not a miracle, but maybe just a shy short of it.
Speaking of shining stars, let's shed some light on the top players. On the A's side, we got the likes of Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, and Nick Kurtz swinging the bat like their lives depend on it. Wilson's batting average of 0.324 and Rooker's five home runs, in particular, stand out as something the Yankees should be wary of.
On the Yankee squad, you can't ignore the trio of Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jasson Dominguez, and Aaron Judge. Chisholm Jr.'s four stolen bases show his versatility, while Judge's ten home runs might make the A's pitchers shiver in their cleats.
Looking back at the teams' back-and-forth in the past, it was always a nail-biter, with wins being cut both ways. One can never forget that glorious 12-2 Yankees' victory in May, or the A's recent triumph on June 28th when they shut down the Yankees 7-0.
Crunching the numbers, the Yankees have the better season record at 47-34 versus the Athletics sitting at a lackluster 33-51. It certainly does give the boys in stripes the psychological edge. Memory of recent battles might still be fresh, with the Yankees claiming victory just as often as the Athletics in their last handful of games.
Now, if someone asked me to place a bet here, I'd say the team that rhymes with Spankees are most likely sealing the deal tonight. I reckon the margin won't be a yawning chasm, but the Yankees might pull through by a solid 3 runs.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Yankees by 3