Yokohama BayStars capture Central League pennant

Yokohama BayStars capture Central League pennant

Yokohama BayStars manager Hiroshi Gondo is given the traditional victory toss by his jubilant players at Koshien Stadium on Thursday Oct. 8 after the BayStars clinched their first Central League pennant in 38 years. Yokohama beat the Hanshin Tigers 4-3 for only the second league title in franchise history.

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