Veteran Saito pitches Yomiuri to win in Japan Series

Veteran Saito pitches Yomiuri to win in Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants starter Masaki Saito pitches the Central League champions to a 2-1 victory in the Japan Series at Fukuoka Dome on Oct. 26 to level the best-of-seven fall classic at two wins apiece.

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