Albert
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10h
My Prediction
Detroit Tigers by 3Talking about a baseball matchup and not starting with "Well, folks" is like having a hotdog without the mustard, but anyway, let's get right into it. We've got the Detroit Tigers packing their bags for Nationals Park to face off against the Washington Nationals. Being a spectacular treat for the batters we might witness some baseballs kiss the sky.
Starting pitchers offer us an interesting contrast. The Tigers unleash Jack Flaherty who is famously or infamously known to have an ERA that's skyrocketing past 5, with 11.2 K/9 over 16 appearances. On the opposite hill, the Nationals' MacKenzie Gore has a slightly more impressive season profile, boasting a 3.14 ERA and 11.9 K/9 in his 17 showing.
Riley Greene and Zach McKinstry are looking strong for the Tigers. Greene with his amazing .365 batting average, 29 RBIs, and 8 home runs is the eye-candy of the dugout, while McKinstry’s stats, specifically his .349 batting average, isn't making anyone turn their noses up, either. And before you ask, yes, we do have info on the Nationals' players. CJ Abrams and James Wood are a pair of notable catchers. Abrams batting .312, 12 RBIs, with 4 home runs and Wood close on his heels at a .265 average, 21 RBIs, and 6 home runs.
Looking at the history between these two teams, it seems like the Tigers have been feasting on the Nationals, especially in their latest meeting where they handed them quite the whipping with a score of 11 to 2. I mean, that's more one-sided than my grandfather's receding haircut.
Regular season records do point out that the Tigers have been prowling quite dominantly with 53 wins against just 32 losses. The Nationals, on the other hand, appear to be walking a thin line with an unsteady record of 35 wins and 49 losses.
Hold on to your seats folks—oh, I mean just hold on—the Tigers have been in sublime form with recent victories over Minnesota and the Athletics. The Nationals are having quite a roller coaster of results, though they bagged a solid victory over LA.
All this to say, despite my undying love for political metaphors, I can't foresee the Nationals sweeping the Tigers off their feet here. So, without further ado, let's wrap this chatter up with the prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Detroit Tigers by 3