Hanshin Tigers Win Central League Championship for First Time in 18 Years
![](https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/10789959.jpg)
People gather around the Dotonbori River in Osaka City, in anticipation of the Hanshin Tigers winning the league championship.
21:01 JST, September 14, 2023
The Hanshin Tigers defeated the Yomiuri Giants 4-3 on Thursday to win the Central League championship for the first time in 18 years.
"Sports" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
Japanese Paralympic Archer Chika Shigesada Withdraws from Paris Games in Wake of Defamation of Other Athlete
-
Kishida Meets with Japan’s Paris Olympics Medalists
-
Japan’s Kagami Wins Historic Gold in Women’s 76-kg Wrestling at Paris Olympics
-
Yuka Suzuki Finishes 6th in Women’s Marathon at Paris Olympics; Akira Akasaki also 6th in Men’s Marathon
-
Japan’s National Olympic Team Disbands at Ceremony; Members Praise Audience, Fellow Athletes
JN ACCESS RANKING