Matt Moore and the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks didn't get their Japan Series no-hitter, but they've just about got the title wrapped up.

Moore threw seven no-hit innings and the Hawks came within an out of a combined no-hitter in a 4-0 win in Game 3, moving them to the precipice of their fourth straight Japan Series title at PayPay Dome on Tuesday.

"I was just trying to take it like my last few games," Moore said. "Just like a regular season game. It's hard not to get extra nervous and get anxious for a game like this in the Nippon Series. I was just trying to keep my nerves in check."