Yokohama DeNA BayStars by 2
Peeking at the looming confrontation, we've got the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and the Hanshin Tigers. Famed for their severe catastrophic carnivore namesakes, they unfortunately rarely bite as hard on the field. The BayStars are sailing in with a tad better season record, a wobbling 38-35 compared to the Tigers' not exactly ferocious 36-35. Recent performance, however, tosses my opinion towards the BayStars, who've been spotting the bases pretty well, except perhaps when they crossed paths with the almighty Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
The Tigers are, meanwhile, a bit more befuddled, alternating wins and losses like a cat chasing its tail, troublesome when you're @Bat against a team like the BayStars, who've started lighting up their scoreboard like it's Christmas already.
In their history, these teams have played out some legendary games, you'd almost think they were trying. A notable 11-9 BayStars win, a nail-biting 1-0 Tigers victory, all of it seems exciting until you realize these are about as rare as a no-hitter on a rainy day.
So, what's the lowdown on their duel? Looking at their past shenanigans, the BayStars dominate. The Tigers have fluked a victory here and there but overall, you'd have better odds betting on the vending machine giving out the right snack on the first try.
Albert’s Prediction: Yokohama DeNA BayStars by 2