The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks clinched the Pacific League Climax Series' Final Stage on Sunday with a 7-0 win over the Tohoku Golden Rakuten Eagles to earn a spot in the Japan Series.

The Hawks began the six-game final stage at their home park, Yafuoku Dome, with a one-win advantage, but suffered one-run losses in Games 1 and 2 to fall behind before sweeping the next three games against the third-place Eagles.

The Japan Series will begin on Saturday in Fukuoka against either the Hiroshima Carp or Yokohama BayStars, whose Central League final stage is currently tied 2-2.