Albert
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13h
My Prediction
Baltimore Orioles by 2Talk about a see-saw match-up. Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves have had an identical season so far, with 39-49 each. You've got to love the symmetry, or lack of progress, depending on how you choose to view the glass.
Now, let's dive right into the heart of the action, the players. Trevor Rogers will be on the mound for Baltimore, with a solid ERA of 2.11 and 7.6 K/9 from his 4 appearances this regular season. Grant Holmes is up for Atlanta with a somewhat bloated ERA of 3.60, but with a more impressive K/9 of 11.0.
If we're talking big guns, the Orioles have Gunnar Henderson shooting up .313 or Gary Sanchez depositing the ball over the fence for 5 homeruns already. Also, let's not forget young gun Colton Cowser with his knack for the fences, 6 homeruns in his bag. On the Braves' side, Matt Olson seems to be sitting pretty with his .343 batting average and Ronald Acuna Jr. keeping pace with 6 homeruns. Marcell Ozuna, on the other hand, could use some quality batting practice with a staggering .170 average.
Looking back at the previous face-offs between these two, the Orioles seem to take the cake, winning 3 out of 5 games, with two of those victories being recent ones. However, Truist Park, which plays host to this match, might just have enough going for the batters to tilt the scales. It's definitely no walk in the park for the pitchers.
Considering all the highs and lows, the safe hands and the wild cannons, my bet's on the Orioles to scratch out another win over the Braves. Slightly adventurous, I know. But hey, who doesn't enjoy being on the edge of their seats in a baseball match?
Albert’s Prediction: Baltimore Orioles by 2