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ALL-STAR GAME

MLB

American League VS National League

INFO

The key differentiating factor between the AL and the NL is that while the AL permits a designated hitter (any player that bats in place of a pitcher), the NL does not allow one. This results in a higher number of runs averaged by AL teams compared to NL teams, because of the extra solid batter in the AL team lineups.

The American League (AL) leads the series with 46 victories to the National League (NL)'s 43, and a 378-372 run advantage; two games ended in ties. The NL has the longest winning streak of 11 games from 1972 to 1982; the AL held a 13-game unbeaten streak from 1997 to 2009 (including a tie in 2002).

Major League baseball came up with a compromise: it announced that for the first time since the American League had joined the National League back in 1903, it would expand. Both the AL and NL decided to add two new teams to their ranks, with priority given to cities that did not already have a team.

First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET july 18th

LETS DIG IN 

The American League has dominated the MLB All-Star Game of late, winning 20 of the last 24 contests and each of the past eight. Six of the victories during the AL's current streak have taken place in National League ballparks, including last year's 5-2 win at Coors Field in Denver. The AL attempts to continue its mastery when it takes on the NL in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Many of the triumphs during the AL's run have been close battles, as 18 of its last 20 wins have been by three runs or fewer.

The NL has a ton of power at its disposal, as seven players on the roster have hit at least 20 home runs this season. Leading the charge is Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber, who is first in the senior circuit with 29 homers in his first year with the team. Atlanta's Austin Riley has 27 blasts, while Pete Alonso of the New York Mets has belted 24 home runs and leads the majors with 78 RBIs

The AL isn't lacking in the home run department either as six players have belted 20 or more this season. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is having a monster campaign as he leads the major leagues with 33 home runs. The 30-year-old slugger went 5-for-6 with two home runs, four RBIs and five runs scored over his final two games before the break.

American League

Catcher: Alejandro Kirk, Toronto Blue Jays (6 votes)

First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (4) (Luis Arraez and Ty France each received one vote; Guerrero was chosen as a reserve on those ballots)

Second base: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros (4) (Luis Arraez and Andres Gimenez each received one vote; Altuve was chosen as a reserve on one of those ballots)

Third base (tie): Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians (3) and Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox (3) (Ramirez and Devers each received three starter votes and three reserve votes)

Shortstop: Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox (5) (Jeremy Pena received one vote; Bogaerts was chosen as a reserve on that ballot)

Outfield: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (6); Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (6); Byron Buxton (3) (Others receiving starter votes -- Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez)

Designated hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros (5) (Shohei Ohtani received one vote; Alvarez was chosen as a starting outfielder on that ballot)

Starting pitcher: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros (3) (Shane McClanahan received two votes, Shohei Ohtani received one)

National League

Catcher: Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs (6 votes)

First base: Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals (6)

Second base: Tommy Edman, St. Louis Cardinals (4) (Jazz Chisholm Jr. received two votes; Edman was chosen as a shortstop reserve on those ballots)

Third base: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (5) (Nolan Arenado received one vote; Machado was chosen as a reserve on that ballot)

Shortstop: Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves (4) (Trea Turner received two votes; Swanson was chosen as a reserve on those ballots)

Outfield (tie): Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (5); Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves (4); Jeff McNeil, New York Mets (2); Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies (2); Juan Soto, Washington Nationals (2) (McNeil, Schwarber and Soto tied for the third outfield spot with two votes each; Others receiving starter votes -- Joc Pederson, Brandon Nimmo, Bryce Harper)

Designated hitter: Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (5) (Josh Bell received one vote; Harper was chosen as a starting outfielder on that ballot)

Starting pitcher: Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins (5) (Clayton Kershaw received one vote)

lets look at these pitchers 

Justin Verlander

      2022   Career
WAR-  (3.0)   (74.7)

Wins- (12)    (238)

Loses- (3)    (132)

ERA-  (1.89)  (3.28)

Sandy Alcantara

      2022  Career

WAR-  (5.3) (13.4)

Wins-  (9)   (29)

Loses  (4)   (38)

ERA   (1.76) (3.11)

IMPRESSIVE!

*WAR means- WAR measures a player's value in all facets of the game by deciphering how many more wins he's worth than a replacement-level player at his same position (e.g., a Minor League replacement or a readily available fill-in free agent).

For example, if a shortstop and a first baseman offer the same overall production (on offense, defense and the basepaths), the shortstop will have a better WAR because his position sees a lower level of production from replacement-level players

For pitchers: Different WAR computations use either RA9 or FIP. Those numbers are adjusted for league and ballpark. Then, using league averages, it is determined how many wins a pitcher was worth based on those numbers and his innings pitched total.

*** Prediction *** - So... out of what i just said i conclude that AL has better batters and also able to use a DH (designated hitter) and NL cant. They pitching match up is also in AL favor yet still the NL is a small favorite here. AL has won the last 8 matches i feel they are about to make it 9 

**AL to win AT 2.02 odds** (pinnacle) and this is what i will choose for tommorow just giving u guys a heads up to place ur bets on the game and the homerun derby which i posted another forum explaining the best picks for Homerun Derby!

 

[steveo]

1 hour ago, steveo said:

ALL-STAR GAME

MLB

American League VS National League

INFO

The key differentiating factor between the AL and the NL is that while the AL permits a designated hitter (any player that bats in place of a pitcher), the NL does not allow one. This results in a higher number of runs averaged by AL teams compared to NL teams, because of the extra solid batter in the AL team lineups.

The American League (AL) leads the series with 46 victories to the National League (NL)'s 43, and a 378-372 run advantage; two games ended in ties. The NL has the longest winning streak of 11 games from 1972 to 1982; the AL held a 13-game unbeaten streak from 1997 to 2009 (including a tie in 2002).

Major League baseball came up with a compromise: it announced that for the first time since the American League had joined the National League back in 1903, it would expand. Both the AL and NL decided to add two new teams to their ranks, with priority given to cities that did not already have a team.

First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET july 18th

LETS DIG IN 

The American League has dominated the MLB All-Star Game of late, winning 20 of the last 24 contests and each of the past eight. Six of the victories during the AL's current streak have taken place in National League ballparks, including last year's 5-2 win at Coors Field in Denver. The AL attempts to continue its mastery when it takes on the NL in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Many of the triumphs during the AL's run have been close battles, as 18 of its last 20 wins have been by three runs or fewer.

The NL has a ton of power at its disposal, as seven players on the roster have hit at least 20 home runs this season. Leading the charge is Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber, who is first in the senior circuit with 29 homers in his first year with the team. Atlanta's Austin Riley has 27 blasts, while Pete Alonso of the New York Mets has belted 24 home runs and leads the majors with 78 RBIs

The AL isn't lacking in the home run department either as six players have belted 20 or more this season. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is having a monster campaign as he leads the major leagues with 33 home runs. The 30-year-old slugger went 5-for-6 with two home runs, four RBIs and five runs scored over his final two games before the break.

American League

Catcher: Alejandro Kirk, Toronto Blue Jays (6 votes)

First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (4) (Luis Arraez and Ty France each received one vote; Guerrero was chosen as a reserve on those ballots)

Second base: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros (4) (Luis Arraez and Andres Gimenez each received one vote; Altuve was chosen as a reserve on one of those ballots)

Third base (tie): Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians (3) and Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox (3) (Ramirez and Devers each received three starter votes and three reserve votes)

Shortstop: Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox (5) (Jeremy Pena received one vote; Bogaerts was chosen as a reserve on that ballot)

Outfield: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (6); Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (6); Byron Buxton (3) (Others receiving starter votes -- Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez)

Designated hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros (5) (Shohei Ohtani received one vote; Alvarez was chosen as a starting outfielder on that ballot)

Starting pitcher: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros (3) (Shane McClanahan received two votes, Shohei Ohtani received one)

National League

Catcher: Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs (6 votes)

First base: Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals (6)

Second base: Tommy Edman, St. Louis Cardinals (4) (Jazz Chisholm Jr. received two votes; Edman was chosen as a shortstop reserve on those ballots)

Third base: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (5) (Nolan Arenado received one vote; Machado was chosen as a reserve on that ballot)

Shortstop: Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves (4) (Trea Turner received two votes; Swanson was chosen as a reserve on those ballots)

Outfield (tie): Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (5); Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves (4); Jeff McNeil, New York Mets (2); Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies (2); Juan Soto, Washington Nationals (2) (McNeil, Schwarber and Soto tied for the third outfield spot with two votes each; Others receiving starter votes -- Joc Pederson, Brandon Nimmo, Bryce Harper)

Designated hitter: Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (5) (Josh Bell received one vote; Harper was chosen as a starting outfielder on that ballot)

Starting pitcher: Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins (5) (Clayton Kershaw received one vote)

lets look at these pitchers 

Justin Verlander

      2022   Career
WAR-  (3.0)   (74.7)

Wins- (12)    (238)

Loses- (3)    (132)

ERA-  (1.89)  (3.28)

Sandy Alcantara

      2022  Career

WAR-  (5.3) (13.4)

Wins-  (9)   (29)

Loses  (4)   (38)

ERA   (1.76) (3.11)

IMPRESSIVE!

*WAR means- WAR measures a player's value in all facets of the game by deciphering how many more wins he's worth than a replacement-level player at his same position (e.g., a Minor League replacement or a readily available fill-in free agent).

For example, if a shortstop and a first baseman offer the same overall production (on offense, defense and the basepaths), the shortstop will have a better WAR because his position sees a lower level of production from replacement-level players

For pitchers: Different WAR computations use either RA9 or FIP. Those numbers are adjusted for league and ballpark. Then, using league averages, it is determined how many wins a pitcher was worth based on those numbers and his innings pitched total.

*** Prediction *** - So... out of what i just said i conclude that AL has better batters and also able to use a DH (designated hitter) and NL cant. They pitching match up is also in AL favor yet still the NL is a small favorite here. AL has won the last 8 matches i feel they are about to make it 9 

**AL to win AT 2.02 odds** (pinnacle) and this is what i will choose for tommorow just giving u guys a heads up to place ur bets on the game and the homerun derby which i posted another forum explaining the best picks for Homerun Derby!

 

i also wanna point out homerun hitters ,which NL has more of normally get there homeruns of secondary pichers not starters and in this game every pitcher is either a starter or a closer. In a game your best pitcher goes for as long as he can then the reliever comes in this is where most HR are hit so its the batters with better on base percentage against good starters which AL has more that will dominate. The pitcher for AL , Justin Verlander, will go alot of inning before hes out and alot of batters have problems hitting or placing hits with his pitches