Fighters sweep Hawks to reach Japan Series

Fighters sweep Hawks to reach Japan Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters players celebrate at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido on Oct. 19, 2012, after beating the Softbank Hawks 4-2 and booking a spot in the Japan Series for the first time in three years.

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