Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Seattle Mariners by 3Alright, let's dissect this upcoming showdown between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Seattle Mariners like a frog in high school biology, shall we? Let's start with shipping our attention, not coal, to T-Mobile Park in Seattle, recognizably pitcher-friendly. That might be a charming venue to both Paul Skenes of the Pirates and George Kirby of the Mariners. Skenes has had a wonderful season, with a 2.05 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP in 18 appearances. Kirby, on the other hand, needs to rekindle his form, with a less than impressive 4.91 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 8 outings.
The Pirates entry isn't without some fellas who can swing a bat. Tommy Pham and Ke'Bryan Hayes are both batting over .300 with 14 and 11 RBIs respectively. Adding McCutchen and Reynolds to the mix, it's a formidable batting lineup. Mariners are not far behind either, with Donovan Solano, batting at an impressive .356, and home run hitter threat Cal Raleigh in their arsenal.
These two teams already crossed swords recently, with the Mariners enjoying a psuedo-hat-trick on the back of strong performances, even though historically Pirates got back at the Mariners with a couple of wins. But history is like my ex-wife's cooking, best left behind.
The Pirates might be trailing in the regular season record, but their recent form seems promising with victories over St. Louis. Meanwhile the Mariners are playing better in the regular season but they've seen a couple of hiccups recently.
Now, bringing all these strange strings together, my magical abacus whispers to me that the Seattle Mariners might hold the upper hand in this upcoming contest. It's a hunch, powered by science...or science powered by a hunch. Either way, here's the magic forecast:
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Mariners by 3