The Yomiuri Giants overcame the mistake that put them in an early hole against the Hiroshima Carp.
The Carp weren’t as fortunate on the game’s final play.
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Providing a spark: Giants star Hayato Sakamoto belts a game-tying home run in the sixth inning against the Carp in Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome. Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 3-2. | KYODO -
Timing is everything: The Giants' Shuichi Murata delivers the game-winning single in the seventh inning against the Carp on Wednesday. | KYODO -
Dynamic duo: Giants relievers Tetsuya Yamaguchi (left) and Hirokazu Sawamura helped keep the Carp offense in check in the latter stages of Game 1 on Wednesday. | KYODO -
No smiles: Game 1 ended in disappointment for the Hiroshima Carp on Wednesday night at Tokyo Dome. | KYODO
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