Hawks rout Fighters to reach Japan Series for third straight year

The SoftBank Hawks have secured their third consecutive trip to the Japan Series after beating the Nippon Ham Fighters 6-2, closing out the Pacific League Climax Series final with a commanding victory.

The game, played Friday, capped a dominant showing by the Hawks against the Fighters in the final stage of the Pacific League playoffs. With the result, the Fukuoka-based club continues its title defense and sets its sights on the Japanese championship.

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