[Breaking News]Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 8 Kyodo - People are surrounded by police officers as they gather at Ebisu bridge in Osaka's Minami district after the Hanshin Tigers baseball club won the Central League pennant on Sept. 7, 2025. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers fans celebrate under the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring in Osaka after the baseball team won the Central League pennant on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

People are surrounded by police officers as they gather at Ebisu bridge in Osaka's Minami district after the Hanshin Tigers baseball club won the Central League pennant on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers fans celebrate after the baseball team won the Central League pennant following a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after the baseball team won the Central League pennant following a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after the baseball team won the Central League pennant following a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after the baseball team won the Central League pennant following a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players pose for a photo after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers players pose for a photo after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch CL pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers fans celebrate in Osaka's Minami area on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers fans celebrate in Osaka's Minami area on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Police officers stand guard in Osaka's Dotonbori area on Sept. 14, 2023, as Hanshin Tigers fans gather there after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after clinching their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and sixth overall with a win over the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 14, 2023.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Hanshin Tigers fans gathering in Osaka's Dotonbori area on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Hanshin Tigers fans gathering in Osaka's Dotonbori area on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers players pose for a photo after clinching their first Central League baseball title in 18 years with a win over the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 14, 2023.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers fans gather in Osaka's Dotonbori area on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and their sixth overall.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers fans gather in Osaka's Dotonbori area on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and their sixth overall.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers fans celebrate after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and sixth overall with a win over the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 14, 2023.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after clinching their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and sixth overall with a win over the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 14, 2023.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Akinobu Okada is tossed up in the air at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and sixth overall following a win over the Yomiuri Giants.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers players celebrate after clinching their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and sixth overall with a win over the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 14, 2023.

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Baseball: Tigers clinch pennant

Hanshin Tigers manager Akinobu Okada is tossed up in the air at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Sept. 14, 2023, after the team clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years and sixth overall following a win over the Yomiuri Giants.

Cardinals win World Series title for 1st time in 24 years

Cardinals win World Series title for 1st time in 24 years

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Scott Rolen hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the best-of-seven World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Bush Stadium in St. Louis on Oct. 27. The Cardinals won 4-2 to clinch their first World Series title in 24 years.

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

NEW YORK, United States - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder So Taguchi (R) and his teammates celebrate after the Cardinals beat New York Mets to clinch the National League Championship. The Cardinals will face Detroit Tigers in the World Series.

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

NEW YORK, United States - St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (L) and outfielder So Taguchi celebrate after the Cardinals beat New York Mets to clinch the National League Championship. The Cardinals will face Detroit Tigers in the World Series.

Tigers clinch CL title with win over Yomiuri

Tigers clinch CL title with win over Yomiuri

KOSHIEN, Japan - Jubilant Hanshin Tigers baseball players hug each other at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya on Sept. 29. The Tigers clinched their first Central League title in two years by winning a game against the Yomiuri Giants 5-1.

Chunichi Dragons win 1st stage of CLCS

Chunichi Dragons win 1st stage of CLCS

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons players celebrate their 5-3 victory over the Hanshin Tigers at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 14 to clinch a spot in the second stage of the Climax Series in the Central League. (Kyodo)

Tigers clinch CL title with win over Yomiuri

Tigers clinch CL title with win over Yomiuri

KOSHIEN, Japan - Jubilant Hanshin Tigers baseball players hug each other at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya on Sept. 29. The Tigers clinched their first Central League title in two years by winning a game against the Yomiuri Giants 5-1. (Kyodo)

Cardinals win World Series title for 1st time in 24 years

Cardinals win World Series title for 1st time in 24 years

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Scott Rolen hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the best-of-seven World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Bush Stadium in St. Louis on Oct. 27. The Cardinals won 4-2 to clinch their first World Series title in 24 years. (Kyodo)

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

NEW YORK, United States - St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (L) and outfielder So Taguchi celebrate after the Cardinals beat New York Mets to clinch the National League Championship. The Cardinals will face Detroit Tigers in the World Series. (Kyodo)

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

St. Louis Cardinals seal World Series place

NEW YORK, United States - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder So Taguchi (R) and his teammates celebrate after the Cardinals beat New York Mets to clinch the National League Championship. The Cardinals will face Detroit Tigers in the World Series. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Carp down Tigers, repeat as Central League champs

Baseball: Carp down Tigers, repeat as Central League champs

Hiroshima Carp manager Koichi Ogata is tossed into the air by players of his team after the Carp clinch their second straight Central League championship with a 3-2 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Carp down Tigers, repeat as Central League champs

Baseball: Carp down Tigers, repeat as Central League champs

Hiroshima Carp manager Koichi Ogata is tossed into the air by players of his team after the Carp clinch their second straight Central League championship with a 3-2 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Carp down Tigers, repeat as Central League champs

Baseball: Carp down Tigers, repeat as Central League champs

Hiroshima Carp manager Koichi Ogata is tossed into the air by players of his team after the Carp clinch their second straight Central League championship with a 3-2 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Abe, Carp complete sweep of Tigers

Baseball: Abe, Carp complete sweep of Tigers

Hiroshima Carp's Tomohiro Abe hits an RBI triple to left-center field in the fifth inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima on Sept. 7, 2017. Hiroshima won 6-4 to lower their magic number to clinch the Central League pennant to eight. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo