NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo Pref. — Big Daddy came up with the big hit.

Alex Ramirez hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning and the Giants didn't let the lead slip away as they advanced to the final stage of the Central League Climax Series with a 7-6 victory over the Hanshin Tigers on Sunday at Koshien Stadium.

The victory gives the Giants a two-game sweep over their hated rivals in the first stage of the Climax Series. The Kyojin will face the regular-season champion Chunichi Dragons in the final stage.