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Japanese Leagues

Final Standings

Central LeagueWLTPctGB
Yakult Swallows83522.615—
Yokohama BayStars72630.53311
Hiroshima Carp66690.48917
Yomiuri Giants63720.46720
Hanshin Tigers62731.45921
Chunichi Dragons59761.43724
Pacific LeagueWLTPctGB
Seibu Lions76563.576—
Orix Blue Wave71613.5385
Kintetsu Buffaloes68634.51971/2
Nippon Ham Fighters63711.47014
Fukuoka Daiei Hawks63711.47014
Chiba Lotte Marines57762.429191/2

Japan Series (Best of 7)

Oct. 18Yakult, 1-0at Seibu
Oct. 19Seibu, 6-5 (10 inn.)at Seibu
Oct. 21Yakult, 5-3at Yakult
Oct. 22Yakult, 7-1at Yakult
Oct. 23Yakult, 3-0at Yakult
Yakult wins Japan Series, 4-1

Japanese League Leaders

Avg.Ichiro Suziki,, Orix.345
HRDwayne Hosey, Yak.38
RBIHiroki Kokubo, Dai.114
ERASataru Kaamiyama, Lot.2.49
Win Pct.Daisuke Miura, Yak..769 (10-3)
SOFumiya Nishiguchi, Sei.192

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