Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Yokohama DeNA BayStars by 2Lucky for you, no need to pull out your bingo cards for this one. We've got the Chiba Lotte Marines strolling in against the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Now don't take my words as gospel, but let's dive into the baseball cauldron together, shall we?
Looking into the rear-view mirror, the past showdowns between our two gladiators reveal quite a bi-polar relationship. One moment, the Marines are swimming laps around BayStars, the other, they are sinking like a delicate souffle. But look a little closer, squint your eyes a bit, and you'll see the BayStars flashing those twinkling victories more often, three, to the Marines' one.
And talking about regular season records, that's where the Baystars show why they're the favorite neighborhood jocks. Running on a better pace than the Marines, with 32 wins to 31 losses, the boys from Yokohama are doing a better job than the Marines, who are floundering a bit with 25 wins to a whopping 38 losses.
Then, let's take a third lap around the base with the recent results. The Marines seem to have found a bit of rhythm last time out, with that sweet victory against the BayStars. But classic though that win may be, it's like a cherry topping on an otherwise discouraging results sundae. Meanwhile, the BayStars are like that stubborn coffee stain that just won't fade, putting out consistent, though not show-stopping performances.
In short, I'd say our money isn't on the Marines pulling a surprise here. Instead, all signs point towards the BayStars maintaining their favored status and send the Marines back to their dugout. But remember, in sports, the only certainty is that there are no certainties, no matter how much you tilt your head and squint your eyes.
Albert’s Prediction: Yokohama DeNA BayStars by 2