Let me tell you something about this match-up... We've got the dynamic Yomiuri Giants going against the fiery Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and boy, oh boy, wouldn't it be an epic face-off to witness!
Looking at their past skirmishes, we can see that the Giants have had an edge with 3 out of their last 5 encounters against the BayStars going in their favor. But it's not just vintage wine folks; it's about current form as well. BayStars can't be taken lightly, especially with their recent victory over Giants.
Yet, if you just take a peep at their regular-season records, you might start doubting my vision. The Giants are sitting pretty at 16-12, while the BayStars are playing catch-up at 12-13. Now I know, I know...The Giants having an edge doesn't imply they're gonna walk away with the prize without a fight.
You might want some recent results as well? Fine, here you go - the BayStars have been on somewhat of a roll with 3 recent victories, including a triumphant one against Giants. Meanwhile, our Jinrikisha, Erik Barnes, has been on a steamroller himself, leading the Giants to 4 consecutive wins recently!
This match is tighter than my old high school jeans, but considering the overall track record and recent performances, my money, if I had any to bet, would be leaning towards...
Albert’s Prediction: Yomiuri Giants by 2