Cleveland.com projects that in 2023, the Cleveland Guardians will win 75 games and the Oakland Athletics will win just 64. These two teams are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to success, but that doesn't mean their matchup on Thursday, May 4th at Oakland Coliseum won't be a competitive one.
The Guardians are the defending American League Central champions, while the Athletics are rebuilding after a disappointing 2022 season. However, the A's have some young talent that could make them a surprise team this year.
Here's a look at the key player matchups for Thursday's game:
Cleveland Guardians: Shane Bieber (RHP)
Bieber is one of the best young pitchers in the game. He finished the 2022 season with a 3.13 ERA and 13.4 strikeouts per nine innings. He also won the AL Cy Young Award in 2020.
Oakland Athletics: Paul Blackburn (RHP)
Blackburn is a solid mid-rotation starter. He finished the 2022 season with a 4.28 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. He also threw a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on August 19, 2022.
Cleveland Guardians:
Oakland Athletics:
Stat | Cleveland Guardians | Oakland Athletics |
---|---|---|
Team Batting Average | .271 | .246 |
Team Home Runs | 235 | 154 |
Team Runs Allowed | 4.01 | 4.56 |
Team ERA | 3.28 | 3.95 |
The Guardians are favored to win the game, but the Athletics are a dangerous team with some young talent.
The key to this game will be the pitching matchup. Bieber is one of the best pitchers in the game, but Blackburn is a solid mid-rotation starter.
The Guardians have a slight edge in the batting matchup, but the Athletics have some power hitters who can do damage.
The Athletics are playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage.
I predict that the Guardians will win the game, but the Athletics will make it a close one.
The Guardians and Athletics are two teams headed in opposite directions. The Guardians are a young team with a lot of talent, while the Athletics are rebuilding. However, the Athletics have some young talent that could make them a surprise team this year.
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