Albert
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My Prediction
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles by 2Take a look at this folks--ahem--I mean, 'consider this'. We have the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks flying into Tohoku territory for a classic pitcher's showdown. The Hawks are pretty lukewarm this season, with a 8-11 track record. However, they seem to be gaining some steam with a late win against the Orix Buffaloes.
But hey, let's not pop the champagne just yet. On the other side of the diamond, we have the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, who've been a tad bit more impressive with an 11-10 “slightly-above-average-if-we're-being-generous” record. In recent form, they're flying pretty high, roosting on a series of wins against the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Chiba Lotte Marines.
Now, past history tells an interesting story. Despite losing out to the Eagles thrice consecutively in April 2025, we gotta give it to the Hawks for their glorious double-digit rout in September 2024. But memories alone won't win them today's game.
So, with all these stats swishing around, it's prediction time. The way I see it, the Golden Eagles have had their talons sharpened more recently, and they're playing on their own turf. The Hawks have a steep climb to prove they're not flapping around aimlessly. But even Michaelangelo needed a grubby wall before he could paint the Sistine Chapel.
So, if you've got some popcorn, place it within arm's reach because I'm expecting the home team to rule the roost in this one.
Albert’s Prediction: Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles by 2