Lotte Marines wins Japan Series with four-game sweep

Lotte Marines wins Japan Series with four-game sweep

KOSHIEN, Japan - Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine is tossed into the air by players at Koshien Stadium after his team beat the Central League baseball club Hanshin Tigers 3-2 to win the best-of-seven Japan Series. The Pacific League baseball club won their first Japan Series title in 31 years.

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