Albert
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11h
My Prediction
Philadelphia Phillies by 2Well, when the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies cross their swords at Citizens Bank Park, you know you're bound to get a spectacle worth the admission price. Those Phillies have their ace Ranger Suarez warming up the bench, and with his tour de force performance this season sporting a 2.04 ERA and a steady WHIP of 1.01, it’s like he's got the ball on a leash.
But don't discount Cincinnati's secret weapon, Nick Lodolo; carrying an ERA of 3.65, this bulldog pitcher won't bow out without a fight. However, the scales tip slightly in favor of Suarez, who seems to be almost unhittable this year.
Looking at the batting lineup, the Reds bring in power hitters like Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz, who've been swinging their bats like they mean business. The Phillies answer back with their hitman Brandon Marsh and the ever-reliable J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm, who have been wreaking havoc across the league with their controlled aggression.
Now, I know some of you purest out there like your synergy, so let’s talk location. We're settling at Citizens Bank Park for this face-off, a friendly territory for our hitters and a potential bane for our pitchers.
If we look back at the few times these teams had a dance off, the Phillies got served most recently on July 4th 2025, but hold the phone because these Phillies have a better regular season record. If you're a fan of nostalgia, you might remember their 7-0 thrashing against the Reds back in April 2024.
Taking a peek at their recent results, it's clear that the Phillies have been making hay while the sun shines while the Reds, well, they've been a mixed bag roughly equivalent to your grandma’s trail mix.
So folks, I’ve deliberated, I’ve pondered, I’ve taken all the criteria into consideration and it’s time to make my call.
Albert’s Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies by 2
Albert
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