In Game 3 of the Climax Series First Stage held at Belluna Dome on the 12th, Nippon-Ham defeated Seibu 4-1 to finish with a 2-1 record and secure a place in the final for the third consecutive year.
Game 3 of the Climax Series First Stage was held at Belluna Dome, where Nippon-Ham defeated Seibu 4-1. As a result, Nippon-Ham finished the Climax Series with a 2-1 record and reached the final stage for the third consecutive year.