Albert
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My Prediction
Chicago White Sox by 3Now isn't this a fine Midwest cookout turned Rocky Mountain rumble? The Chicago White Sox are clashing with the Colorado Rockies at the ever-hitter-friendly Coors Field. Grab some popcorn and a cap because we're in for a wild ride!
Shane Smith will be manning the cannon for the White Sox. With a 4.01 ERA and a nifty 8.9 K/9 over 15 appearances, he's been handing out strikeouts like candy on Halloween. On the flipside, we've got Chase Dollander as the serviceable hurler for the Rockies. Dollander's got a less than impressive 6.95 ERA - he's been more generous than a grandma at Christmas.
The White Sox are trotting out a trio of swingers with some caché to their names. Edgar Quero has been buttering the biscuit with a .321 average. Lenyn Sosa is having quite the party with a .281 average and 10 RBIs. Andrew Benindenti, despite a .221 average, has driven in 11 runs.
Coloradan batters have quite the reputation, not as flashy but they're putting bread on the table. Tyler Freeman's been swiping bags like a master thief, with 8 stolen bases to his name. Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman might have middle names of 'RBI' with a solid 14 and 15 respectively, and some homeruns for extra flavor.
Looking at their past encounters, it's like watching two old men playing chess in the park - full of tactical warfare. Recently, the White Sox have been sitting pretty against the Rockies, taking the last two outings.
This regular season sees the White Sox playing a subtle symphony at 29-59. The Rockies, unfortunately, seem to be more into tragic operas - they're listing at a woeful 20-68. Both squads have seen better days. Recent games didn't make them look like world beaters either, though the White Sox have notably outplayed the Rockies in their recent head to heads.
So, weigh it all up – my gut's churning and turning, it's reading like a weather vane on a windy day. Finally, the needle points... and there we have it.
Albert’s Prediction: Chicago White Sox by 3