Albert
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19h
My Prediction
Boston Red Sox by 2Ladies and Gentlemen, get ready as the Boston Red Sox pack their bags to crash at the Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The stage is not exactly generous to the pitchers, as the environment tends to lean more towards the batters, so keep your eyes peeled for some firework.
Making an entrance on the mound for the Red Sox is Lucas Giolito, boasting a decent 3.96 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in his 11 season appearances. On the other side, the Nationals call in Mike Soroka, with a slightly worse 4.78 ERA but a better 1.04 WHIP from his 11 season shows.
The star lineup for the Red Sox looks strong with the likes of Wilyer Abreu, who's hitting a .327 and Ceddanne Rafaela who swings a .278. Let's not forget Trevor Story who is sure to make an impact too. Unfortunately, for the Nationals, they'll have to rely heavily on James Wood and CJ Abrams, who though have great batting averages may not be enough to stem the tide.
The Red Sox and Nationals have prodded each other pretty evenly as per past encounters. Just peek over their most recent games where they traded wins like cards in a high-stakes poker game.
Season records seem like an echo with the Red Sox having 43 wins against 45 losses and the Nationals quietly chanting "can you top this?" with a weak 36 wins against 50 losses.
The Red Sox recently endured a roller-coaster ride with their results showing maximum ups and downs. The Nationals, however, seem like they've been taking batting practice, giving their fans something to cheer about.
In summary, consider the overall picture. The naysayers might say the Red Sox are slipping on banana peels, but I believe they're just leaving the peels for the Nationals to slip on.
Albert’s Prediction: Boston Red Sox by 2