DeNA of Nippon Professional Baseball defeated Hanshin in Game 4 of the CS Final Stage at Koshien, securing a place in the Japan Series with 4 consecutive wins. It will be DeNA's first appearance in the Japan Series in 2 years.
DeNA defeated Hanshin in Game 4 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage, securing a place in the Japan Series with 4 consecutive wins.
The game was played at Koshien Stadium against Hanshin, who had won the league championship for the second consecutive year.
As a result, DeNA earned the right to compete in the Japan Series.