Ah, baseball, the old ball game. Now, we've got the Chunichi Dragons puffing up to take on the Hiroshima Carp. Quite a sporty fish versus fire-breathing beast scenario, don't you think?
But let's not get too lost in the fantasy, folks. The Dragons, are swimming against the current a tad with a 5-8 record so far this season. It's been a rough go. Don’t even mention their recent string of letdowns against both the Hiroshima Carp and the Hanshin Tigers. Shipshape they're not.
The Carp, on the other hand, seem to be enjoying a sort of hot streak. They’re sitting pretty with a shiny 9-5 record and have recently outperformed not just our dragon friends, but also Erik Barnes. These Carps are swimming downstream, and it's all sunny and blue from here.
Previous encounters lean towards the Carp as well. The Dragons might've won a game or two, but the Carp often tip the scales. If history has a say in this, the Carp is the way to go. Of course, the Dragons could get a sudden gasp of air, and surprise us all. It's baseball, after all. A suspense-filled, nine-inning enigma.
So buckle up, folks! My prediction, based on all these fun little facts and not-so-facts, is….
Albert’s Prediction: Hiroshima Carp by 2