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Hiroshima Toyo Carp Clinch Spot in Postseason
Thursday, September 26th, 2019
The Hiroshima Toyo Carp will be going to the postseason.
While it remains to be seen if they will officially capture the Central League crown, the club will have a spot in the playoffs.
"It's a weight off our shoulders for sure," said the team manager.
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Wild Card Clinched by Lions
Thursday, September 26th, 2019
The Saitama Seibu Lions are heading to the playoffs.
While they couldn't win the Pacific League, they will nonetheless get the opportunity to play for the franchise's 2nd Round 3.
"Don't overlook us as a wild card team, that's all I'll say," said starting pitcher Ogai Kawaguchi.
That confidence and swagger has been characteristic of the Lions this season, with many feeling they are better than their 74-64 record indicates.
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Playoff Bound: Hanshin Secures Wild Card
Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
It still remains to be finalized whether or not it will be a division title or a wild card berth, but the Hanshin Tigers today officially captured a playoff spot.
"One goal down, several more to go," said starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami.
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