By Albert Anderson

With Session 6 still going on I wanted to get my predictions out before session 7 officially started. I am 9-3 coming into this week I am 5-0 on the finished games and the Nationals have a big lead in the final game of the session which would put me at 6-0 with a 15-3 overall record.

Minnesota Twins (2-4) at Atlanta Braves (5-1)

This is my pick for game of the week. The Twins have been good with their pitching in the last two games it will be interesting to see if they can keep that kind of performance up against one of the best hitting teams in the league. The Braves seem to be on a tear with nothing slowing them down. As the season progresses and teams get more information on pitchers I expect higher scoring games which leans this one in the Braves favor.

My Prediction: Braves 7-4

Philadelphia Phillies (4-2) at Houston Astros (2-4)

The Phillies are coming off a tough loss to one of the MLRs dumpster teams while the Astros can’t seem to buy a win. This is a big game for the Astros as they need to start getting a couple wins if they want to keep the way to early playoff race close. The Phillies are sure to have learned some things in their loss and will come out swinging for the fences.

My Prediction: Astros 5-2

Oakland Athletics (4-2) at Toronto Blue Jays (2-4)

Both these teams are coming off wins and Toronto’s was arguably more important to their season. A’s are still struggling to get consistent performers outside of VanVacter. While Toronto seems to be getting good performances from multiple people including Grams and Reference. Shark has been doing just enough to win the games after the A’s put up a few runs I just don’t think that is sustainable and it is going to hurt them in the near future.

My Prediction: Athletics 4-2

New York Mets (1-5) at Arizona Diamondbacks (3-3)

Streaker just doesn’t seem to be the savior the Mets were hoping for when they traded for him but the blame isn’t all on him as the Mets offense has struggled all season. The Diamond backs on the other hand finally had the break out offensive performance we all knew was coming. I expect more of the same from Veringhipster and crew this game.

My Prediction: Diamondbacks 8-1

Pittsburgh Pirates (4-1*) at Baltimore Orioles (1-5)

Pirates look like they are going to fall to 4-2 after session 6 and the Orioles continue to spin their wheels and try to find a way to win games. The Orioles need to get something together on offense and need more quality starts from Pancakes. If the Pirates loss it is to one of the best teams in the league so no shame in that. This game is a good bounce back game for them.

My Prediction: Pirates 5-3

Detroit Tigers (3-3) at Washington Nationals (4-1*)

The Tigers continue to be unimpressive after their 3-0 start. Meanwhile the Nationals are showing time and time again why they are one of the best in the league. It seems that teams have figured out Tuna and I would expect to see Masters as the starter in hopes of lighting a spark to the team and stopping this skid. That will also give a big challenge to the hitters on the Nationals as they have no information on him.

My Prediction: Tigers 4-3

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