This year's Japan Series is as tight as can be and on course for a finish that has only been seen once in NPB history.
Orix Buffaloes star Masataka Yoshida powered his team to victory in Game 5 with a mammoth two-run sayonara home run that landed in the upper deck at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Thursday night. The Buffaloes entered the ninth inning three outs away from a 3-1 deficit in the series. They spilled out of the dugout in celebration as Yoshida's blast reached the stands.
"I'm so happy to share this feeling with everyone because we've been fighting desperately to get a win in each game," Yoshida said.