DeNA sweeps Hanshin in 4 games to clinch spot in Japan Series for first time in 2 years
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The fourth game of the "2026 JERA Climax Series Central" final stage was held at Koshien Stadium on the 17th. The Yokohama DeNA BayStars faced the Hanshin Tigers and won with a score of 8-5.
With this victory, DeNA brought their series record to 4-0 (including the one-win advantage) and successfully clinched their spot in the Japan Series. This marks DeNA's first appearance in the Japan Series in two years.
the game remained tense until the very end. In the top of the 9th inning, with two outs, the DeNA lineup connected for a dramatic come-from-behind hit. Their refusal to give up until the final moment led to the result of four consecutive wins against the reigning champions, Hanshin.
With this victory, DeNA advances to the final battle to aim for the title of Japan's best. Fans are sending their great expectations and cheers to the team as they strive for the top spot for the first time in two years.
Sources: Yahoo!ニュース
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