2018 MLB
Division Series Predictions
AL
New York
Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox
One
of the best rivalries in sports is Yankees and Red Sox and I feel like this one
will be another classic! In the past playoff matchups between these two, the
Yankees usually rolled in and looked like the more dominant team, but not this
time around. The Yankees are a solid team, but they have had their struggles,
and I am not convinced their starting pitching or bullpen will be able to
handle the Red Sox. The Red Sox have been one of the best teams in the league
by far, they can kill you on offense and they will kill you on defense. They
are difficult to score against and difficult to stop once they start loading up
the bases. The starting pitching is one of the best in the league and we all
know that is where it all begins if you want a championship. I don’t expect the
Yankees to lay down, they will give it their all, but unfortunately for them I
think the Red Sox are a much more consistent team than the Yankees and that
gives them the edge in this matchup.
Red Sox over
Yankees in 5 games
Cleveland
Indians Vs Houston Astros
This
matchup in the Division Series will probably be better than the actual World
Series. I believe whoever wins this matchup will be the Champion when it’s all
said and done because I believe these are the two best teams in the league.
They both showcase some of the best pitching in the league, along with a
batting lineup that has been known to score a lot of runs. The problem for the
Astros this season has been the never ending injuries to some of their key
players, so they just haven’t looked as dominant as they were last season. I
don’t even think most people beyond legitimate baseball fans even realize how
good the Indians are, they have probably the best starting pitching staff in
the league and the bullpen is solid as well. I believe the edge in this matchup
will go to the Indians because of their power house batting lineup. I believe
they will come through in the clutch and will be able to pound away at the
Astros pitchers and take this series.
Indians over
Astros in 5 games
NL
Atlanta
Braves Vs Los Angeles Dodgers
The
Braves have been a big surprise this season with a nice group of homegrown
talent taking the league by storm. The Dodgers on the other hand have been all
over the place. They haven’t had one ounce of consistency at any point in the
season. One minute they look amazing and can kick your ass, then the next they
are getting blown out and look like an absolutely pathetic squad. The Dodgers
on paper are a really good team and should actually breeze right on through the
playoffs, but because of their inconsistency it’s hard to imagine they won’t
have a difficult time against the Braves. While I like what the Braves have
been able to accomplish this season, I still think they have some work to do
and have really cooled off over the past couple of months. I believe the
Dodgers have the edge in this matchup just because they seem to actually be
playing well and came in hot into the playoffs and seem to be firing on all
cylinders…for now!
Dodgers over
Braves in 4 games
Colorado
Rockies Vs Milwaukee Brewers
I
don’t believe most people thought the Brewers were going to dominate like they
did this season. They have been on fire from start to finish and overall have
been one of the most consistent teams in the National League. The batting
lineup is killer and the starting pitching has been very solid. The Rockies
caught fire the last couple of months and almost ended up taking the division
away from the Dodgers! The Rockies are a solid team and should give the Brewers
a tough fight, but in the end I think the Brewers are a much better team and
will be able to take advantage when it matters the most. I don’t believe the
Rockies starting pitchers will be able to handle the Brewers batting order and
could be in trouble if the starters get chased out of the game early and they
have to rely on the bullpen.
Brewers over
Rockies in 3 games
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