Fighters win Japan Series

Fighters win Japan Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo is tossed into the air by his teammates after the team won the Japan Series over the Chunichi Dragons at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 26. The Pacific League champion won four straight games after dropping the opener of the best-of-seven series on its way to claiming its first Japan Series title since 1962 when the team was known as the Toei Flyers.

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