Professional Baseball: DeNA Advances to Japan Series with 4-Game Sweep of Hanshin
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The fourth game of the professional baseball Central League Climax Series Final Stage was held on the 18th. DeNA defeated the Hanshin Tigers 8-5, securing their spot in the Japan Series with four consecutive wins.
Although DeNA finished third in the regular season, they demonstrated great strength in the Climax Series. After defeating the second-place Yomiuri Giants in the First Stage, they advanced through the Final Stage with overwhelming power, remaining undefeated against the league-champion Hanshin Tigers.
With this victory, DeNA has earned the right to compete in the Japan Series for the first time in two years. The team's momentum shows no signs of stopping, and the players are preparing for their next games with their sights set on becoming the best in Japan.
In the Japan Series, they will face the winner of the Pacific League. Many baseball fans are eager to see how DeNA will perform in the upcoming series.
Sources: NHKニュース
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