Albert
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My Prediction
Chicago Cubs by 3So the Cleveland Guardians are hoping to throw a wrench into the plans of the Chicago Cubs as they touch down in Wrigley Field. With the winds of the Windy City being relatively pitcher-friendly, it's a duel of arms on the mound tonight.
Luis Ortiz shall be hurling for the Guardians, having enjoyed a fair season with a 4.49 ERA and a positively spicy 10.0 K/9 across 16 games. On the flipside, the Cubs are putting their faith in Cade Horton. The lad's having a heck of a time maintaining consistency, with an ERA sitting uncomfortably at 5.37 and 6.8 K/9 in 9 entries.
Taking a snapshot of some of the key players, the Guardians come loaded with talent including Jose Ramirez, a gift from the baseball gods, albeit with a less than impressive .263 batting average this season coupled with 10 RBIs and 3 homers. Add Nolan Jones with his .259 batting average and Kyle Manzardo, the young buck, into the mix, and things could get interesting.
On the Cubs’ side, Mike Busch has been hitting for power and average this season with a .345 batting average, 20 RBIs and 7 home runs. That's no typographical error, folks. Also, we cannot forget the likes of Kyle Tucker who has been tearing the cover off the ball with a .309 average, 13 RBIs and 5 round tours, followed by Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ with their power-packed performances.
Taking a stroll down memory lane, the past couple of meetings between these two have seen the Cubs holding an edge, winning their last two matchups. However, the Guardians have been known to turn the tables on the home team, as seen in their clashes from the previous year.
Current affairs show the Guardians are stuck in a quagmire with 40 wins and 43 losses, while the Cubs are sporting a healthier 50-35 standing. And the recent results? Well, they're painting a less than rosy picture for our guests while the Cubs have had a bit of a roller coaster ride themselves.
So, after the whirlwind of stats and scores, it’s time to break it down. Taking everything into consideration, all signs are pointing in the direction of:
Albert’s Prediction: Chicago Cubs by 3
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