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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.
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 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.
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 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.