Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Yomiuri Giants by 2Ladies and gentlemen, it seems like a hot day for baseball but believe me, the clash between Yomiuri Giants and Hiroshima Carp is going to be hotter. The Giants, who are considered favorites for this game, have had a better showing in their recent face-offs with the Carp, prevailing in three of the last five games. Sure, the Carp have shown glimpses of their potential by winning two of those games, but we're talking about the Yomiuri Giants here. No offense Carp, but the Giants are known for their giant-like performance when the heat is on.
Also, let's not forget the regular season records. The Yomiuri Giants, with a solid 19-16 record, have been more stable than our fishy friends from Hiroshima Carp who're bobbing at 17-16. However, I must add that in the recent games, both teams have shown erratic form with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five games respectively.
To cap it off, I'd still say that the Yomiuri Giants have a more robust team and, despite the recent downturn in their form, they have shown better consistency across the season. I believe the Hiroshima Carp are certainly capable of putting up a good fight and this would indeed be a game worth watching but when it comes to the crunch, you can’t catch a giant with a fishing rod.
Albert’s Prediction: Yomiuri Giants by 2