Yomiuri Giants celebrate Central League pennant triumph

Yomiuri Giants celebrate Central League pennant triumph

TOKYO, Japan - Players of the Yomiuri Giants throw manager Shigeo Nagashima in the air following their Central League pennant-winning 5-4 victory over the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 24. The Giants celebrated their 29th overall pennant, and first since 1996.

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