Ah, the Hanshin Tigers at Yomiuri Giants, as spicy a matchup as wasabi on sushi. In the cozy confines of Tokyo Dome, it's always a thrill when these two rivals share a cup of sake. Now, don't go waving those betting slips in my face, you know how it distracts me.
Looking back at some shared memories, the Tigers clawed their way to victory more than once last season surprising us all, bless their hearts. Even though their record this season is neck and neck with the Giants, history favors the Tigers. Takes guts to go against that.
But then again, baseball, like life, is never just black and white, right? If you examine recent results, the Giants have had their moments too, holding their own in the melee. The Tigers, though, they took quite a pummeling from the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. I mean, it's not like they were sleeping with their eyes open, but it wasn't their finest hour.
So, keep your sake warm and take this hint - Tigers might have nine lives, but Giants, they cast long shadows. In conclusion...
Albert’s Prediction: Yomiuri Giants by 2