By Albert Anderson

10/02/2017

In my session 4 predictions I went a respectable 6-0 but was unable to guess any of the scores correctly. We are going to see if we can keep this train going.

Detroit Tigers (3-1) at New York Mets (0-4)

The first game of the session is a rematch of session 3 in which the Detroit Tigers won 7-2. I expect more of the same as it has been the Tigers calling card all season to beat up on the no win teams. While they are coming off their first loss of the season I believe this is a perfect bounce back game for them. Even with the Mets new pitching I just don’t think this is the game to get them in the win column.

My Prediction: Tigers 5-1

Toronto Blue Jays (1-3) at Baltimore Orioles (0-4)

This is a battle to share the basement with the Twins. The Blue Jays are having a tough season so far after having such a promising draft but S.A.R. Dinka has just not lived up to expectations. While the Orioles have had their own struggles on the season they have one of the best hitters in the league in Randy Nummer on their side and the always patient Clipper Charge who is currently tied for 2nd in the league in BBs. I see the Orioles Finally getting that elusive win.

My Prediction: Orioles 4-1

Houston Astros (2-2) at Pittsburgh Pirates (3-1)

This game is shaping up to be one of the 3 best games of this session Pittsburgh is coming off a win over the unimpressive Mets and the Astros are currently riding a 2-game losing streak and trying to turn it around. Pittsburgh’s pitcher Darth Vader has slightly better numbers on the year but overall Whitt Bass and Will Hoose are comparable to him. I could easily see this one going into extras.

My Prediction: Pirates 4-3

Atlanta Braves (3-1) at Oakland Athletics (3-1)

This game is shaping up to be another good game Atlanta is quietly one of the3 best teams in the MLR. While Junks Tandem doesn’t have a great ERA at 4.15 his counterpart Cal Tiberius Jr boasts a 1.38 ERA and as a team they have a .298 batting average which is 5th best in the league. While the A’s have team average of .278 which is 6th in the league. Sal Shark has a 2.25 ERA and the A’s have Jay Schwizzle in the pen waiting to make his MLR debut. Rick Gymnast had a breakout game and was named co-PotG along with Sal Shark so look for another big game from him in this one.

My Prediction: Athletics 4-2

Philadelphia Phillies (3-1) at Washington Nationals (4-0)

This is the game I am calling the game of the session. Phillies are coming off a big win over the previously undefeated Tigers. While Washington has been firing on all cylinders all season. The advantage in pitching in this one seems to go to the Nationals as does the hitting. On paper, it does seem that the Phillies are out matched but they have shown they can beat good teams with their win in session 4 and the loss was to a good A’s team in session 2.

My Prediction: Phillies 3-2

Arizona Diamondbacks (2-2) at Minnesota Twins (0-4)

Minnesota just can’t seem to get anything going this season in the last session against the A’s they were able to hold the A’s to 1 run through 5 and then they allowed a 2-run shot by Sal Shark and that was the difference in their 3-2 loss. The Diamondbacks are starting to show their true ability and power hitting 3 HR in the 3rd, which proved to be all the scoring they would need. The 7 allowed hits is something to take into consideration and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Einhorn’s ERA go up a little from this game. I think this will be a high scoring game overall.

My Prediction: Diamondbacks 7-4

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