Albert
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1d
My Prediction
New York Mets by 2Ah, the eternal struggle: the New York Mets going head to head with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This time, they'll be locking horns in the rather egalitarian PNC Park. Honestly, I can't think of a more balanced field, but do remember: while batters adore it, pitchers may just lose some of their striking charm.
Now, let's take a gander at our starters. For the Mets, we've got Frankie Montas on the mound. An impeccable season thus far with his ERA holding at a splendid zero, but we shouldn't ignore his last season's average 4.946 ERA. Meanwhile, the Pirates are leaning on Michael Burrows, currently nursing a 4.70 ERA this season. I'll let you decide who's more likely to crumble.
On to the player stats; the Mets are featuring kingpin Juan Soto with a .323 batting average and 21 RBIs. Let's not forget nimble Brandon Nimmo, and power-hitter Pete Alonso. Their superb performances could bring sunshine to even the rainiest day. The Pirates, like a sea without a shore, list Nick Gonzales as their top gun, followed by Spencer Horwitz and Andrew McCutchen. Bryan Reynolds is sulking somewhere around the list as well. Decent, but the numbers speak for themselves.
History, my friends, has its eye on us. Recalling, the last five times these teams tangoed, the Pirates won three, including the last two encounters. But pay attention to the fact that the Mets have boasted a far more superior overall season record so far.
Peek into the recent past and you'll see the Pirates have some bragging rights on their home turf, but don't forget, the Mets have some fresh wins in their pocket too.
After assessing the pugilists and their weapons, weighing the pros and cons, and disregarding the shape of the moon, the outcome seems certain enough.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Mets by 2