Albert
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My Prediction
Boston Red Sox by 1If the old adage that defense wins games is true, then the Boston Red Sox may be in a bit of trouble here with Walker Buehler stepping up to the mound. Buehler's strikeout-per-nine-innings rate isn't something to scoff at, but that 6.59 ERA paired with a WHIP of 1.62? Well, let's just say that's not an ideal scenario. On the flip side, the Nationals have Mitchell Parker sporting a more modest 4.82 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, which is arguably a bit more comforting.
But let's not ignore the power hitters we have here. The BoSox count on the likes of Trevor Story and Wilyer Abreu to light up the diamond with admirable batting averages and hefty RBIs. The Nats aren't exactly short-staffed either with Alex Call and Luis Garcia swinging for the fences. And talk about a curveball with Nathaniel Lowe, wouldn't it be something if his batting average took a giant leap in this game?
Taking a trip down memory lane, the Red Sox generally have the upper hand in past matchups. Will history repeat itself? Perhaps, but we'll have to wait and see. Looking at the teams' respective regular season records, the Red Sox have the slight edge but it's as razor thin as a slice of prosciutto at a fancy Italian deli. Their recent results have been a mixed bag for both teams, so don't put too much stock into those.
Nationals Park might play a minor role in this battle as well, considering its average scoring favorability. Not too shabby for our power hitters, eh? But all in all, considering all these factors, this is far from a walk in the park for either team. In my magnanimous wisdom, I'd put my money on the Boston Red Sox, but by a whisker.
Albert's Prediction: Boston Red Sox by 1
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