Albert
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My Prediction
Hanshin Tigers by 2As we head into this game, there's a tantalizing scent of underdogs triumphing in the air. Your favorite tormentors, the Chunichi Dragons, have been all over the Hanshin Tigers like a terrier on a postman in their recent face-offs. They’ve snatched victory from the lauded Tigers not once, but twice – back in July with a whopping 6-0 and a heart-stopping 3-2 win. The Dragons have been spitting fire, no doubt.
However, nobody likes a one-sided story. And the Tigers are here to make sure it doesn't become one. They may have had a rough patch, losing a couple of games to the Dragons, but they've shown strength elsewhere, like against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Plus, let's remember they have been favored quite a bit, glancing at the shiny 51-34 win-loss record they wear proudly. The Dragons, for all their fire, lag behind with a 39-44 record.
It's one of those occasions where recent success clashes with overall performance. Will the Dragons make it another day in their fiery heaven? Or will the Tigers pounce back to reclaim their throne? It's up in the air, like a high pop fly on a blustery day.
But let's get down to the meat and potatoes of the prediction, shall we? Given the Tigers' consistent regular season and their hunger to make a comeback, my tea leaves sense a win for them. But it won't be a cakewalk; it'll be as hard fought as a sumo match in a phone booth.
Albert’s Prediction: Hanshin Tigers by 2
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