Japan Series
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.
Hawks claim Japan Series title after five years
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.
Hawks aim to carry energy to Koshien for Japan Series Game 3
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks aim to bring the momentum from their blowout victory in Japan Series Game 2 to the Hanshin Tigers' home, Koshien Stadium. Infielder Ukyo Shuto urged fans to bottle up that energy and carry it there. Hanshin supporters made a strong presence in Fukuoka during the first two games.
Yamakawa hits third homer as Hawks take 3-1 Series lead
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.
Hawks rout Tigers 10-1 in Game 2 to even Japan Series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks evened the Japan Series at 1-1 with a 10-1 rout of the Hanshin Tigers in Game 2. Hotaka Yamakawa powered the win, driving in five runs with a two-run double and a three-run homer. The game was played at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on Sunday night.