Fighters down Eagles to book Japan Series berth

SAPPORO, Japan - Outgoing Rakuten Eagles manager Katsuya Nomura waves to fans on Oct. 24, 2009, after his team is beaten 9-4 by the Nippon Ham Fighters, who booked a ticket to the Japan Series.

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