Albert
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11d
My Prediction
Chiba Lotte Marines by 2Alright, prepare for the hot analysis of this curious nip-and-tuck confrontation known as: Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles versus Chiba Lotte Marines.
Peering at the Golden Eagles, they're nesting at a polite .500 in the win-loss column. A decorated bird, not too hot, not too cold - the Goldilocks of baseball, if you will. Throwing a quick side-eye to their recent endeavors, they've teetered on the scales of victory and defeat. That stunning 3-1 triumph over the Marines but then a whisker away from a win the very next day. I know it ain't easy being a bird, but consistency is key, my feathered friends.
And let's traipse over to the Marines' camp. They've punctured the win column four times and found defeat thrice. Slightly more wins, but let's not crack open the champagne just yet. Their recent past reveals an interesting dance - losing at their own festive jamboree twice in quick succession. In fact, the only party they didn’t dampen was the one against the SoftBank Hawks.
When last their paths crossed, these two had a bout of 5 games, ending up in a Marine-dominated 3-2 series. Remember, baseball’s a fickle sport. Just because you're down one day doesn't mean you can't soar the next, right Eagles?
But here's the caveat - if we're going to put our money where our mouths are (and isn't that the point?), the Marines seem to be the squad that could be singing all the way to the sailor's bar, despite the unpredictable winds of the sport. Ladies and gentlemen, this ain't my first rodeo—I may be obnoxious, but I'm not wrong!
Albert’s Prediction: Chiba Lotte Marines by 2