Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Milwaukee Brewers by 2Alright, let's talk about the upcoming game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Won't take long folks, just hold onto your nachos.
Taking the mound for the Brewers is Quinn Priester. With a 3.60 ERA and a WHIP of 1.26, he's had an average season, even considering his 7.2 strikeouts-per-nine-innings. The crafty righty is going to need all his skills to keep the Dodgers' heavy-hitters quiet.
Speaking of the Dodgers, they've got Tyler Glasnow on the hill. His statistics are, quite frankly, showing off. He's sporting a 3.52 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 11 strikeouts-per-nine innings. Pitching stats like that would put a smile on any manager's face, even those who grumble through their morning coffee.
As for the batting orders, the Brewers have Caleb Durbin, Christian Yelich, and Jackson Chourio. Yelich and Durbin in particular have been hitting like it's a video game with their .318 and .352 batting averages, respectively.
Down in L.A., the talented trio of Miguel Rojas, Will Smith, and, let's not forget, Shohei Ohtani are swinging for the fences. It's an open debate whether Ohtani's .195 average is just a bad month or if someone switched his bat with a pool noodle...
Recent history favors the Brewers. They dominated the last five matchups, leaving the Dodgers with mocked-up "Wanted" posters and dented morale. And before you point out that the Dodgers have two more wins this season, keep in mind that the Brewers have a handy few games in hand.
The venue, Dodger Stadium, usually favors the batters but considering the Brewers' recent form, you'd think they were playing in their backyard.
So, based on the recent form, better pitcher, and lineup, the Brewers are likely to pull this win off, despite the stats slightly favoring the Dodgers.
Albert’s Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers by 2