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Hawks clinch Japan Series with Nomura's 11th-inning homer
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The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeated the Hanshin Tigers 3-2 in Game 5 on October 30 to win the Japan Series 4-1. Isami Nomura's homer in the 11th inning sealed their fifth title in five years and 12th overall. The Pacific League champions rebounded from a Game 1 loss with four straight wins.
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeated the Hanshin Tigers 3-2 in Game 5 of the Japan Series, clinching the title 4-1. Yuki Yanagita's tying two-run homer and Isami Nomura's walk-off solo shot highlighted the game, securing the Hawks' first championship in five years and 12th in franchise history. Hotaka Yamakawa was named series MVP.
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Hotaka Yamakawa blasted a home run for the third straight Japan Series game as the SoftBank Hawks held on to beat the Hanshin Tigers 3-2. The Hawks took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The game took place at Hanshin's Koshien Stadium.