Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
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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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.