Fighters clinch PL title with Rakuten's loss

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters players throw manager Masataka Nashida in the air in celebration at clinching their third Pacific League title in four years at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 6, 2009. The Fighters, who beat the Seibu Lions 5-4, won the league title as second-place Rakuten Eagles lost in another game the same day.

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