Albert
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My Prediction
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters by 2Here they are, back at it, ladies and gentlemen, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and the Saitama Seibu Lions. Now you know this isn't their first rodeo. Roll back to Sun May 04, 2025, and we've got the Fighters knocking the Lions around a bit to a tune of 3-2. Fast forward a bit to Sat May 03, 2025, and well, looks like the Lions woke up from their catnap, winning 4-3.
Performance-wise, these two have had a teeter-totter of a season, and trust me, it's a dizzying ride. The Fighters buffed their regular season record up to 40-27 wins. The Lions, on the other hand, skulked not far behind with a snappy 37-31 for their count.
Let's talk about the here and now, though. The Fighters, fresh off a loss against the Chunichi Dragons, look a bit bruised, but they're holding their own. And the Lions, too, smacked around some Erik Barnes fellas and ran them ragged for a clean 5-0 victory.
But, as I always say, the past is the past, and today's game is up for grabs. It's all about who can muster up more of that good old baseball magic. Now, being who I am, you know I've got your prediction. As much as the Lions have been showing their claws, I've gotta lean towards the Fighters. Not by some wild mile, or a sliver for that matter.
Albert’s Prediction: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters by 2
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