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Hawks claim back-to-back Japan Series titles

Fukuoka Softbank becomes first NPB team to win consecutive titles since Seibu Lions from 1990-92

The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks storm onto the field and celebrate their championship-clinching victory in Game 5 of the Japan Series on Thursday night at Jingu Stadium. The Hawks defeated the Tokyo Yakult Swallows 5-0 in the series finale. | KYODO

By Jason Coskrey
Staff Writer

Oct 29, 2015

The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks only needed five games to win the Japan Series and show everyone they were the best team in NPB last season.

Almost exactly one year to the day, Softbank proved that nothing had changed.

Lee Dae-ho capped his outstanding series with a two-run home run (which required a replay review) and the Hawks won their second consecutive Japan Series title with a 5-0 win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Game 5 on Thursday night at Jingu Stadium.

Hawks claim back-to-back Japan Series titles

Fukuoka Softbank becomes first NPB team to win consecutive titles since Seibu Lions from 1990-92

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