The other Fall Classic
Hiroyuki Nakajima hit a solo homer as the SAITAMA SEIBU LIONS opened the 2008 JAPAN SERIES with a 2-1 win over the YOMIURI GIANTS tonight at the Tokyo Dome.Hideaki Wakui allowed one hit over eight innings for the Lions. Taketoshi Goto also homered for the Tokorozawa-based team.
The Lions and Giants are old adversaries -- this Japan Series marks the 10th time the clubs have contested the autumn showcase.
The rivalry dates back to 1956, when the Fukuoka-based Nishitetsu Lions won the first of three straight titles against the Giants.
Both clubs have been among the most successful in Japanese history.
The Giants won nine straight titles from 1965 to 1973, while the Lions won eight Series crowns between 1982 and 1994.
Despite their name, I am not a big fan of the Japanese version of the Giants. I much prefer the HANSHIN TIGERS.
posted by erik hogstrom at 11:42 AM
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How would the Japanese league winner fare against the 2008 U.S. champion Philadelphia Phillies? If it is to be called the World Series, shouldn't the U.S. champion have to play winner(s) from other countries? They can do it with Little League, why not the professionals? (Of course, it would have to move indoors or to a neutral site in a warm-weather city.
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