Lotte reaches 1st Japan Series in 31 years

Lotte reaches 1st Japan Series in 31 years

FUKUOKA, Japan - Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine is tossed into the air by players after the team beat the Softbank Hawks 3-2 in the Pacific League playoffs to reach their first Japan series in 31 years.

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