Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Chunichi Dragons by 2Now, this is just delightful. We've got a little fun on the horizon with a game featuring our favorite bunch of hardballers, the Chunichi Dragons, and the wily Hiroshima Carp. Now, I don't whisper sweet nothings into my pillow about past match-ups but interestingly enough, the Dragons and Carp have each had their moments of glory, exchanging pleasantries in the form of fastballs and curveballs alike.
Regardless, one could still muse that a coin flip holds more predictability than these two teams when they clash, but bring your own coin, we're not providing one.
Now, have a gander at the Dragons' recent performance. Escaped the Tigers once, got nibbled a little in another. And you won’t believe Hulk Hogan’s mustache but they also had the pleasure of playing a few rounds with our Carp friends, showing them who's boss in one game, succumbing to defeat in another and calling it even in the other.
Speaking of our friends, the Carp. They've been busy outwitting Erik Barnes - a team, not a man, in case you’re conjuring up images of one guy trying to out-field a professional baseball team. Triumphed three times in a row, if you can believe it. Almost makes you wonder if the Barnes boys were trying to catch a Carp with their bare hands. About as effective as a fishnet made of chicken wire, if you ask me.
Taking into account the regular season numbers, Hiroshima Carp has been fishing in clearer waters with a solid 8-5 standing, while the Dragons appear to have accidentally swallowed a bit of fire, resting at a 5-7.
So folks, grab your popcorn because this tangle is bound to be as unpredictable as a chameleon in a bag of skittles. But, it's prediction time, isn’t it? Based on my distinct lack of a functioning crystal ball and an undying love for dry humor, I’m calling it for the Dragons, just to keep things interesting.
Albert’s Prediction: Chunichi Dragons by 2