Albert
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8d
My Prediction
Hanshin Tigers by 2If I were a betting man, which legally I'm not allowed to say, I may have a hunch about this one. Oh, the Hanshin Tigers, what a team they've been this season, seem to have a few tricks up their sleeves, and by tricks, I mean a winning streak that's sweeter than a chocolate factory. Regular season record as impressive as the Pyramids of Egypt, perched at a healthy 46-31. Better than my high school report card, I can tell you that much.
As for Hiroshima Carp, swimming upstream they seem to be - their season record, at 37-35, makes me more nervous than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
Now, let's glance at the rearview mirror to their past meetups. If history has any words of wisdom to offer, and it usually does, Hanshin has been waltzing over the Carp as if it's a Sunday square dance. I mean, shutouts, games with a clear margin of runs, it's like watching a dog chase its tail, entertaining but inevitably, we all know which way it ends.
As for the recent state of affairs, Hanshin Tigers seem to be enjoying the art of winning, defeating the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Erik Barnes consecutively. Hiroshima Carp, however, seems to have a mixed bag of results, but their current form can be compared to a rented tuxedo - it fits, but not quite.
So, ladies and gents, let's not dilly dally any longer, I say this with a grain of salt, but my "unerring" sportsman's intuition would place its marbles on Hanshin pulling off a 2 run victory; so keep your chips and your popcorn close.
Albert’s Prediction: Hanshin Tigers by 2