The Lake County Captains are a small team on the outskirts of Cleveland, founded in 2003 as an affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians of the MLB, which has counted among its ranks illustrious Major League players like Francisco Lindor (now playing for the New York Mets); Chris Archer (ex Tampa Bay) and Jose Ramirez (currently with the Cleveland Guardians).
For the present season, the Captains wanted their appeal to go beyond their county, and now they have reached an agreement with a local toilet company to give their fans the unique experience of watching their favourite sport from a privileged area of the field and in a privileged seat.
The Classic Park in East Lake, Ohio, has had some of the most comfortable seats in the American sports circuit for the last few days, and in the world. For a price of 16 or 25 dollars, fans can relax and watch an awesome strike or homerun from the “Toilet Row’’. In a baseball stadium with a capacity of over 7,200 spectators. The locals have put this row at the edge of the field and it has every amenity.
The Captains present this proposal under the slogan: “Why sit on the toilet looking at your mobile phone when you can sit and watch the whole baseball game?’’
Furthemore, the team presents the proposal in this attractive way: “In an attempt to combine comfort with a touch of fun, the County Captains, in partnership, present this unique seating experience; an innovative first […] that will offer fans the opportunity to enjoy the game from the comfort of the high-end luxury toilets in the home dugout”.
And as the general manager of the North American team said: “Everyone deserves a VIP experience and thanks to this agreement you can enjoy the game as if you were at home”.
The 4th of July is the one day that every American can kick back and relax to enjoy barbecues, fireworks, and of course, some MLB matches. As fans prepare to celebrate the country’s independence, it would not hurt to include some Major League Baseball games to that itinerary.
Below is a list of MLB matches to watch on the 4th of July.
Mets VS Nationals
Start the day early with a classic NL East clash. The New York Mets, with José Quintana on the mound, will face the Washington Nationals and Joey Irvin. Both sides have had a turbulent season, but this match promises to set a tone for an Independence Day miracle.
Cardinals VS Pirates
Next on the list of MLB games for the 4th of July is St Louis Cardinals VS Pittsburgh Pirates. Andre Pallante will pitch for the Cardinals, while Miguel Pérez will take the mound for the Pirates. This game might feature some sparkling fireworks.
Reds VS Yankees
In the Bronx, the Cincinnati Reds will fight the New York Yankees in a traditional baseball showdown. Frankie Montas will duel Marcus Stroman in what will be a charged atmosphere at Yankee Stadium.
Astros VS Blue Jays
Houston Astros go north to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Framber Valdez and Chris Bassitt square off in a game that is sure to be heated. Both clubs are in the middle of a playoff race, making this game a must watch for the 4th of July.
White Sox VS Guardians
The Chicago White Sox will visit the Cleveland Guardians with Keegan Thorpe facing Ben Lively. It is a crucial American League Central battle with both sides gunning for points in the standings. Fans can expect a closely contested meeting.
Red Sox VS Marlins
In Miami, the Boston Red Sox will face the Miami Marlins. Nick Pivetta and Tyler Alexander will pitch in a match that promises lots of action. The Red Sox are always a 4th of July delight, and this game will not be an exception.
Tigers VS Twins
The Detroit Tigers will visit the Minnesota Twins in an epic Midwest showdown. Kenta Meada will face Bailey Ober in what will be a pitchers’ duel. This game is perfect for fans who want to watch afternoon baseball.
Phillies VS Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Cristopher Sánchez and Jameson Taillon will pitch in a match that will be a hit with fans of both clubs. The atmosphere at Wrigley is always unique, but it is extra magical on the 4th of July.
Padres VS Rangers
The San Diego Padres will visit the Texas Rangers with Matt King and Max Scherzer battling on the mound. This game will be a power tussle, and may feature some long balls in Arlington.
Angels VS Athletics
As the day turns into evening, the Los Angeles Angels will face the Oakland Athletics. Roansy Contreras will pitch for the Halos, while JP Sears will try to keep the A’s in the match. This is California baseball at its best on the 4th of July.
Orioles VS Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles will play the Seattle Mariners in a match that promises lots of excitement. Bryce Miller will pitch for the Mariners, which will take the game in a different direction.
Giants VS Braves
As night approaches, the San Francisco Giants will visit the Atlanta Braves. Logan Webb and Charlie Morton will pitch in a match that might be the highlight of the 4th of July celebrations.
Rays VS Royals
The Tampa Bay Rays will lock horns with the Kansas City Royals in a late-night clash. Zach Eflin and Alec Marsh will pitch. With the Rays as the favourites, anything can happen.
Brewers VS Rockies
The Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies will face off in the mile-high city. Freddy Meyers and Cal Quantrill will take the mound. Fans can expect some high-flying action in the thin air of Denver.
Diamondbacks VS Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks will conclude the 4th of July celebrations with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Zac Gallen will pitch for the D-backs, while the Dodgers send Knack to the mound. This West Coast clash is the perfect game to end a full-day of baseball.
DC United will host FC Cincinnati at Audi Field tonight in an Eastern Conference MLS showdown that could be monumental for Cincinnati’s Supporters Shield race. DC is 13th in their conference with 20 points, while the visitors are second with 42, just two from Inter Miami in the Eastern conference and overall Supporters Shield table. Don’t miss DC VS Cincinnati.
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Predictions and Betting Preview For DC United VS Cincinnati FC
DC United will be disappointed with their season so far, considering that they are third last in their conference after 21 matches and are on the path to securing only 32 points. Last season, DC United finished 12th with a points total of 40, and while this was not a good return, the fact they have regressed will be concerning for manager Troy Lesesne.
Lesene will be a bit relieved that his team are only four points away from ninth position Atlanta United, who are in the conference’s last MLS Cup playoff spot. But, since DC United have lost six of their last nine MLS games and haven’t won any in that period, it would be surprising to watch them close that gap in their remaining 13 matches. Their home form is poor and they have not won any of their last six games at Audi Field.
Betting On Cincinnati FC
1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.06
Meanwhile, Pat Noonan will be happier with Cincinnati FC and their season so far, especially since they are second in the Eastern Conference and are only two points behind Inter Miami with a game in hand. Noonan has been manager since November 2021 and led the club to their first ever trophy in MLS, winning the 2023 Supporters Shield before losing the MLS Cup final to Columbus Crew.
Under his guidance, Cincinnati FC are presently averaging 2.1 points per match, and this is not just more than their Supporters Shield winning season, but also their highest score ever since their debut in 2019. While the guests have scored 33 goals and conceded 23, they are not yet on track to surpass the offensive and defensive records they secured last season.
MatchPlug Prediction For DC United VS Cincinnati FC
Cincinnati are the favorites to win this match due to their perfect away form. Meanwhile, DC United have struggled at home in recent games, and their form shows that they may find it hard to beat their high-flying guests.
Inter Miami will go on a two-game MLS road trip, starting on Wednesday night when they play Charlotte FC at the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. An early goal given up over the weekend sent Charlotte to a 1-0 loss versus the Houston Dynamo, while Miami held on to a 2-1 score against Nashville SC. Watch Charlotte VS Miami.
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Predictions and Betting Preview For Charlotte FC VS Inter Miami CF
Over the weekend, Charlotte FC witnessed their four-match undefeated streak in MLS end as they could not score for the sixth time this year. If they lose again tonight then they will start their longest losing streak in MLS this campaign. However, Charlotte is unbeaten in their last four home matches versus Eastern Conference teams.
If the team wins this match, they will have 10 victories in the 2024 regular season, matching their total from last year. Charlotte have won at least a point in six successive MLS home meetings while not conceding in five of those fixtures. They are just three points behind the New York Red Bulls, who are third. Charlotte holds a 10-point cushion above the Eastern Conference playoff line.They have a 100% record at home against Inter Miami.
Betting On Real Salt Lake
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1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.425
Inter Miami is still getting ahead even with some of their top players absent, they have won three league matches in a row by a 2-1 scoreline. Miami stays on top of the Supporters’ Shield standings, two points ahead of FC Cincinnati, losing the joint-fewest games in the 2024 domestic campaign. They are the highest-scoring side in MLS this year (48 goals), scoring many times in four different meetings and have lost just one match in the 2024 regular season in that time.
So far this year, Inter Miami have won seven league matches on the road, as many as they have gathered in 2022 and 2023 combined, and one less than Cincinnati for the most in MLS this year. Miami had only one loss in their last 15 games in this contest, and are undefeated in the league this term when even or in front after 45 minutes. While they have never won any road match in Charlotte, Inter Miami have points in three of their last four meetings against them in this contest.
MatchPlug Prediction For Charlotte FC VS Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami haven’t had any excellent wins without Messi and Suarez, but those still count. Miami has been consistent despite many rotations, and this could send them to another victory tonight over Charlotte.
Columbus Crew will want to solidify their place at top-four in the Eastern Conference table when they host Nashville SC tonight. Nashville is only seven points behind their hosts, having played two matches more. Watch Columbus VS Nashville.
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Predictions and Betting Preview For Columbus Crew VS Nashville SC
Despite the distance that they are behind the Eastern Conference leaders, Columbus Crew are the team in form in that division presently. They have secured six wins from their last seven fixtures, the only reverse at home with Inter Miami by a 2-1 scoreline. Since that loss, the Crew have won 4-0 over Sporting Kansas City at home and 5-1 on the road over New England Revolution.
Columbus has scored 21 goals in their last seven matches. In the last 11 matches, they scored only 13. Although the Crew won the MLS last season and are doing well presently, they are still no match for a team that also believes that they should be on top.
Betting On Nashville SC
1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 6.05
Nashville SC had not recorded consecutive victories in MLS all season, until recently. They achieved this in a space of three days in June. After a 2-1 win at Toronto FC, Nashville scaled through by a 1-0 scoreline against New York City to lift the club into the top half of the Eastern Conference.
But, interim head coach Rumba Munthali watched his team fall to Inter Miami last time out, losing 2-1 after conceding two times before half time. Despite experiencing their second loss in nine league matches, there is hope for Nashville that they have turned a corner and can close down the six-point gap to the top six.
MatchPlug Prediction For Columbus Crew VS Nashville SC
With Columbus and Nashville winning two of their last three matches, this match is a tough one to predict, especially with Nashville being impressive on the road. But, experts still backed Columbus Crew to win in a tight game.
The Three Lions were down 1-0 in their match with Slovakia before Jude Bellingham equalised for the team in the 95th minute.
A UEFA spokesperson said: “Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English FA player, Jude Bellingham, having allegedly occurred in the scope of this match.”
During the game, Bellingham seemed to gesture in the direction of the crowd, before mouthing “who else” in reference to himself.
The Real Madrid star may be banned if found guilty, as FIFA rules state: “Anyone who insults someone in any way, especially by using offensive gestures or language, or who violates the principles of fair pay or whose behaviour is unsporting in any other way may be subject to sanctions in accordance with art. 10 ff.”
Bellingham wrote on social media post-game: “An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.”
Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Bayern Munich wing-back Alphonso Davies. This is according to Okdiario’s chief pundit Eduardo Inda, when speaking onEl Chiringuito.
He now has less than a year left on his Bayern deal.
Inda said: “Alphonso Davies is an imminent signing of Real Madrid. He has been looking for a Madrid house for days, in La Moraleja or in La Finca.
“Real Madrid is in the process of selling Fran García.
“The question I have is (Ferland) Mendy. Next year Alphonso Davies would go free and Real Madrid wants the player now and Bayern are at the last chance to make a fee. It will be a symbolic figure. It will be less than 50 or 60 million (euros).”
Klay Thompson has accepted a three-year $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks, ending his epic 13-year run with the Golden State Warriors. Sources told ESPN this on Monday.
Thompson’s contract was significantly influenced by the chance to compete for a fifth title with the Western Conference champions Mavericks.
Greg Lawrence of Wasserman (Thompson’s agent) negotiated the deal, it required a multiteam sign-and-trade that sends Dallas guard/forward Josh Green to the Charlotte Hornets and two second-round picks to the Warriors.
The Mavericks will send their 2031 second-round pick in the deal including the least favourable of the 76ers or Nuggets’ second-round pick in 2025, a source said.
Lawrence and Thompson met Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison and VP Michael Finley at the Bottle Inn in Hermosa Beach, California, to delve into the details of a Thompson-Mavericks partnership.
The Los Angeles Lakers were enticing to Thompson, but how much money he would save from living in Texas over California and the fact the Dallas Mavericks were three wins away from an NBA championship were major factors in his decision.
In the last season of Klay’s noteworthy 13-year run with the Warriors, his relationship with the franchise became strained due to contract discussions and his impending free agency. His departure became more apparent as the season progressed.
His sadness grew as his role with the Warriors changed throughout the campaign; highlighted by him being removed from the closing lineup in early February and moving to a bench role later that month.
Thompson, 32 averaged 17.9 points last season, his lowest since 2012-13.
Klay’s tenure with the Golden State earns his place in the franchise and NBA history solidified. Curry, Thomposon, and Draymond Green contributed 518 victories in the regular season and playoffs, sixth most by a trio all time. Their 98th playoff victory together is third in NBA history and their four titles are tied with Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, and Tony Parker for the most by an All-NBA trio over the last 50 seasons.
The Warriors wished Thompson well in a statement released on Monday, saying they look forward to retiring his No. 11 jersey.
“The amount of joy and happiness that Klay provided Warriors fans, Bay Area natives and Dub Nation supporters all around the world has been immense and cannot be minimised,” the statement read. “His penchant for delivering in pressurised situations on the biggest stage, including many Game 6 heroics, has helped define a career.
“Klay’s legacy will live on forever and we look forward to the day we can retire his #11 jersey at Chase Center where he will join a host of Warriors immortals, including those who helped shape this recent dynasty — himself included.
“We thank Klay for his contributions and wish him the best as another chapter in his journey is written.”
Newcastle star Kieran Trippier sparked concerns last week after his wife uploaded a cryptic post on social media. Trippier has been actively involved in the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 appearance so far.
The defender who is a right-back, has been substituting at left-back due to injuries.
Trippier’s wife Charlotte posted on Instagram: “Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”
She then followed that post with the words: “The sun is shining. Happy Monday angels.”
There are speculations that Trippier may have lost his wife as a follower on social media.
The race for the Euro 2024 championship is underway, as the knockout stage of the tournament continues. With so many talented players gracing the tournament with their presence; both experts and fans are stuck predicting who they believe will take the title of top goalscorer, ultimately winning the Golden Boot award. Read MatchPlug’s Euro 2024 Top Goalscorer Predictions.
Talented players like Harry Kane, Kai Havertz, Alvaro Morata, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Romelu Lukaku are some of the favourites predicted to win the coveted award as the top goalscorer for the Euro 2024 tournament.
In this article, we delve deeper into the Euro 2024 top goal scorer, while sharing latest predictions for the ongoing tournament.
Euro 2024 Top Goalscorer And Odds
Player
Odds
Harry Kane
5/1
Kylian Mbappe
10/1
Alvaro Morata
25/1
Cristiano Ronaldo
40/1
Jude Bellingham
14/1
Antoine Griezmann
50/1
Olivier Giroud
100/1
Bukayo Saka
100/1
Phil Foden
80/1
Jamal Musiala
Euro 2024 Top Goalscorer And Number Of Goals Scored In The Tournament
The table below contains the number of goals scored by each player in the top goalscorer race, so far in the contest.
Player
Country
Goals
Jamal Musiala
Germany
3 goals
Harry Kane
England
2 goals
Kylian Mbappe
France
2 goals
Alvaro Morata
Spain
1 goal
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
1 goal
Jude Bellingham
England
2 goals
Antoine Griezmann
France
0
Olivier Giroud
France
0
Bukayo Saka
England
0
Phil Foden
England
0
Euro 2024 Top Goalscorer Predictions
This year’s European Football Championship features numerous players who are ready to lead their nation’s to glory. However, only one of those players can be awarded the Golden boot. For fans who want to follow the match as it unfolds, you can find our Euro 2024 Match Previews on MatchPlug.
On that note, here our Euro 2024 top goalscorer predictions below:
1. Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has been the favourite since the start of the Euro 2024 competition to win the Golden Boot for this contest. The French forward stole the show in the World Cup final 18 months ago, and has been opportune to work with plenty of talents around him such as Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud.
Mbappe’s chances at winning the top goalscorer took a hit when he broke his nose, but he is favourite again. The French man opened his goal scoring for the Euros by scoring in the 1-1 draw with Poland during the group stage.
With a move to Real Madrid lurking in the next football season, Mbappe focuses on the Euros champion and the race for a coveted title.
2. Jamal Musiala
German forward, Jamal Musiala is another player whose name is being mentioned for Euro 2024 top goalscorer predictions. Musiala is the biggest threat so far in Germany’s football team. The 21-year old has scored three goals so far in the contest and played a key role in his team topping Group A.
Although he grew up in England, Musiala is representing Germany where he was born. He is recognized globally as one of the best young talents in Europe. Many experts expect Germany to win this contest, and Musiala is a shoo in for Golden Boot if this happens.
3. Harry Kane
Harry Kane has been searching for his first major trophy, since joining Bayern Munich last summer. After scoring 36 goals as the top scorer in the Bundesliga, the Three Lions’ captain is seen as a top favourite to win the Golden Boot this season.
Kane scored in the English team’s pre-Euro friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina showing a promising form before the tournament kicked off. He also scored in Slovakia VS England at the 91st minute, and has 2 goals to his name so far.
4. Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata is the captain and veteran goalscorer who leads the Spanish team. At the start of the tournament, Morata was deployed as the target man up front for Luis de la Fuente’s squad and it has been working well for them.
Morata is another name that has been mentioned repeatedly in articles for Euro 2024 top goalscorer predictions. He scored the opener in the team’s 3-0 beating of Croatia, which lead to their opponent’s elimination.
Although Morata has scored just once, Spain continues to go far in this competition, and their captain is expected to get more opportunities for scoring.
5. Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo, won the Golden Boot during the Euro 2020 and scored 10 goals in that tournament’s qualifying round. Although Ronaldo stepped away from FIFA matches to continue his career at Saudi Arabia, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is no stranger to winning trophies at a major football contest.
But, in a disappointing turn of events, Ronaldo ended the group stage with no goals. However, he scored his first goal of the tournament with a goal against Slovenia in their knockout stage fixture.
6. Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham was excellent for Real Madrid last football season. Most fans expected him to barely scale through at La Liga, he disappointed the naysayers by scoring 23 goals as of the middle of May 2023.
In this tournament, Bellingham seems to have gotten a smaller role for England, than he got for Real Madrid where he is a top dog. He is picked as a favourite in Euro 2024 top goalscorer predictions, but Harry Kane has more recognition than him as Golden Boot material.
Bellingham has the same number of goals as Harry Kane in the tournament, scoring a total of two goals. He and Kane scored the goals in a 2-1 scoreline against Slovakia in the knockout stages. Bellingham was named player of the match.
7. Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann has a solid history in the European Championship, finishing as top scorer in the 2016 Euros contest with six goals. But, after France lost to Portugal in the final, and an uneventful five years following that, Griezmann was set to redeem himself in Germany.
At the start of the Euro 2024 tournament, Antoine was selected as one of the favourites to win the Golden Boot award this year, but he has since then failed to live up to that prediction. Griezmann has 0 goals and 0 assists so far in the contest, and has to prove himself in French’s upcoming fixture with Portugal.
8. Olivier Giroud
At the beginning of the tournament, experts predicted that Oliver Giroud would be difficult to compete with for the Golden Boot award. But, 3 matches and 0 goals later Giroud is a no-show for his team and the experts who put their faith in the retiring veteran.
As his retirement from national team appearances draws close, Giroud can only hope to get a befitting send-off by winning the coveted Boot before he bows out of the contest forever. Although that might not be possible so late in the competition.
9. Bukayo Saka
Experts hailed star rookie Bukayo Saka as a trailblazer for Arsenal who would bring the same energy to playing national team matches, and have been severely disappointed by his performance so far. With 0 goals to show for his nation, Saka is no longer among the first 5 players to back in the Euro 2024 tournament.
Manager Gareth Southgate made an unusual choice to play Saka in the left-back position for their last match against Slovakia. While the Three Lions won that match, there was no evidence that Saka’s performance had improved in the contest.
10. Phil Foden
Phil Foden, like the other English players selected for the Golden Boot awards, has not lived up to expectations in this year’s tournament. The 24-year old has 37 caps for his nation, and started in all three of the group matches played by England at the tournament
Foden, who has 37 caps, has started all three of England’s group games at the tournament, including the draw with Slovenia. With England still in the contest, Foden has little chance to score more goals for his country.
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