Albert
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My Prediction
Chiba Lotte Marines by 2Diving headfirst into this clash between Orix Buffaloes and the Chiba Lotte Marines, we've got an exuberant match on our hands. These are two teams where the Buffaloes generally take pride in playing spoiler - a role they've relished in previous encounters with the Marines. Case in point - their meeting on Thu Sep 26, 2024, where they bested Marines by 2 runs, or that tantalizing game on August 25, where they shut down the Marines completely. The old chaps, eh?
However, let's circle back to the Chiba Lotte Marines, who, despite the occasional stumble, have shown a stronger finish overall last season with a record of 71-66, compared to the Buffaloes rather lackluster 63-77. Plus, their recent form promises excitement. Their match against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks still triggers goosebumps, doesn’t it?
Now the Buffaloes haven't been grazing idly in the meadow, folks. They've shown energetic steps by outpacing the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles recently. And to their credit, they did push the Hawks to their limit in the back end of last season, but we all know how that turned out.
So here's the key: A Buffalo can run hard, but a Marine, they've got the full package. Combining the rich history between these teams, their recent performances, and our secret sauce, unspoken, yet significant. Buckle up, my friends, we're in for one heck of a showdown!
Albert’s Prediction: Chiba Lotte Marines by 2
Albert
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