NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo Pref. -- The Chiba Lotte Marines are on top of Japanese baseball for the first time in 31 years.
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| Chiba Lotte Marines players rush to the mound after beating the Hanshin Tigers 3-2 in Game 4 of the Japan series at Koshien Stadium. |
Lotte wrapped up a Japan Series sweep, beating the Hanshin Tigers 3-2 in Wednesday's Game 4 at Koshien Stadium.