Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks by 2
Greetings from the world of Nippon Professional Baseball, where we are diving headfirst into this Climax Series Stage 2 game between the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
The Hawks, soaring high with their current 1-0 lead in the playoffs, have their talons well and truly sunk into the Fighters. Judging by their previous encounters, this bird of prey has a taste for Fighter meat--their voracious appetite was evident in their two recent victories. Notably, the 5-2 drubbing on October 16th that must still be leaving a sour taste in the Fighters' mouths.
Not all hope is lost for Hokkaido though. Despite their recent losses, they fought commendably in September, managing to squeeze out victories in two head-to-head meetings with the Hawks. But alas, September was long ago, and the chilly winds of October have not been kind to our Fighters.
The Hawks, however, seem to love this autumn air. Their feathers unruffled by the competition, they've strung together an impressive string of victories recently, by all accounts looking unbeatable.
Considering the current playoff momentum, past skirmishes, and most recent track records, the Hawks seem to be flying straight and true, while the Fighters...well, they might want to dust off their parachutes.
Albert's Prediction: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks by 2