Get ready for the face-off between the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves at the ever beloved Truist Park in Atlanta. Let's break this down, shall we?
Kicking off things for Baltimore is going to be Charlie Morton, a man whose recent performance with a 5.79 ERA and 1.62 WHIP, hasn't exactly been a tale of success and glory. On the Atlanta side, Spencer Strider will be taking to the mound, his season stats painting a far rosier picture with a 3.91 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. As starters go, Strider does seem to have a leg up, but then anything can happen in baseball, can't it?
Taking a look at the players, the Orioles have some heavy hitters, quite literally. With Sanchez at a .327 average, 20 RBIs, and 5 home runs, and Henderson not too far behind with a .313 average, 14 RBIs, it's a power-packed lineup. However, the Braves aren't just making up the numbers. Acuna Jr. with a staggering .351 average, 12 RBIs and 6 home run, and Olson batting .327 with 25 RBIs is proof of that. But will it be enough?
Looking at past encounters, both teams have had their fair share of victories. But, let's not forget that the Braves have had a slightly better run in the recent regular season matches as well.
When it comes to recent form, neither team seems to be making waves. But, the Braves seem to have a slight edge, with some tighter games and a couple more wins.
My gut, the player stats, venue factor, and even the ethereal vibrations from the universe (just kidding... or am I?) suggest that the Atlanta Braves might come out on top.
Albert’s Prediction: Atlanta Braves by 3