Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Cincinnati Reds by 2Let's chew the fat on this Major League Baseball matchup between the Miami Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds, it's not a kiss and tell story. This duel is heading for the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, we're in for a spell-binding battle, folks. The pitcher's mound isn't going to be a bed of roses, especially for Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins, who boasts a 7.19 ERA, something nobody would write home about. On the other hand, you've got Andrew Abbott for the Cincinnati Reds, looking considerably sharper with a 2.29 ERA.
On the Marlins side, we have some heavy hitters. Heriberto Hernandez with a .364 batting average, and the man Kyle Stowers, who's knocked in 15 RBIs and smacked out 6 home runs. Let's not forget Otto Lopez with his 22 RBIs. Still, the Reds are not chicken feed, they have Spencer Steer with a .312 batting average and Elly De La Cruz with 17 RBIs under his belt.
Now, you'd think this is a fairy tale considering the recent run-ins between these teams. The Marlins have been winning some duels lately but bear in mind, hides and tallow aren't the same thing. Reds have the upper hand with their home grounds reputation of being a safe haven for batters. Besides, the season records tell us that the Reds and Marlins are on a level playing field with a 46-46 and 42-48 win-loss record respectively.
In the light of recent events, the Marlins are coming off a heat, with their latest triumph over the Reds. But the Reds aren't aliens to such turnarounds. Their last confrontations against the Philadelphia reflected their unhinged fighting spirit. One can't help but wonder, will the Marlins continue their winning streak or will the Reds turn the tables?
Albert’s Prediction: Cincinnati Reds by 2