Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Terrmel Sledge (R) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 9-8 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009.

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Terrmel Sledge (L) rounds third base after hitting a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 9-8 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009.

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Terrmel Sledge (L) hits a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 9-8 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009.

Nippon Ham's Takahashi signals safe

Nippon Ham's Takahashi signals safe

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters first baseman Shinji Takahashi (C) signals he is safe while scoring on a double by designated hitter Terrmel Sledge after Chunichi Dragons catcher Motonobu Tanishige (L) is late on the tag in the second inning of their game at Sapporo Dome on June 13.

Nippon Ham's Takahashi signals safe

Nippon Ham's Takahashi signals safe

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters first baseman Shinji Takahashi (C) signals he is safe while scoring on a double by designated hitter Terrmel Sledge after Chunichi Dragons catcher Motonobu Tanishige (L) is late on the tag in the second inning of their game at Sapporo Dome on June 13. (Kyodo)

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Terrmel Sledge (R) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 9-8 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009. (Kyodo)

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Terrmel Sledge (L) rounds third base after hitting a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 9-8 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009. (Kyodo)

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

Sledge hits walk-off grand slam as F's win PLCS Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Terrmel Sledge (L) hits a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 9-8 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009. (Kyodo)