Albert
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9h
My Prediction
New York Yankees by 2Let's talk about a duel fit for the gods, folks, we've got the Chicago Cubs squaring off against the New York Yankees on their home turf in none other than the iconic Yankee Stadium, which often serves as a harsh judge of men's dreams, measuring them against the giants of old. So, let's dive right into it, shall we?
We'll start with the Chicago Cubs' knight for the day - Matthew Boyd. He's coming in hot this season, boasting a 2.53 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings over 18 appearances. Not shabby Boyd, not too shabby indeed.
Opposing him, from the ranks of the dapper Yankees, stands Max Fried, who's been even better this season, with a smoldering 2.39 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings across 19 appearances. We've got our own gladiatorial match right here.
Let's bring the spotlight over to the other warriors entering the field. For the Cubs, the names to watch are Mike Busch, Carson Kelly and Seiya Suzuki, with good ol' Mike Busch leading the stats with a .359 batting average. Suzuki’s good for a homer or two as well.
The Yankees? They won't just roll over and capitulate. They're sending their own trio of baseball slayers: Jasson Dominguez, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and a side of Jazz Chisholm Jr., who’s been belting out a cool .300 batting average. Oh, and speaking of Judges, Judge Aaron himself hit an impressive 11 home runs this season.
Looking at past showdowns between these two, the scales have tipped both ways. Though, the Yankees made quite a statement just recently, trouncing the Cubs in an 11-0 rout. The sting of that might still linger. And hey, when it comes to regular season records, Cubs are at 55-38, just nudging past the Yankees' 52-41. A tight race, no doubt.
Now, chew on this for recent form. The Cubs are limping a bit, their stride broken by constant trades between wins and losses. But hey, they did turn the Cardinals into birds of prey not long ago with a scorching 11-0 victory. The Yankees, meanwhile, are going strong, with consecutive wins echoing their prowess.
Coming back full circle, baseball can be as unpredictable as a cat with a ball of yarn. But hey, weighing all the stats and facts on my imaginary scales of sports wisdom, I do see one side tipping a bit heavier. So, drumroll, please…
Albert’s Prediction: New York Yankees by 2
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