The 1987 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The 38th edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Seibu Lions. The Lions came into the series as the defending champions, having won the 1986 Japan Series. This was the Giants' 24th appearance in the Japan Series and first since 1983. The Lions defeated the Giants, 4 games to 2, and won their second championship in a row and seventh overall.
It was the first year the 18-inning limit was implemented for championships.
Summary GameScoreDateLocationAttendance1 Lions – 3, Giants – 7 October 25Seibu Lions Stadium 32,3652 Lions – 6, Giants – 0 October 26Seibu Lions Stadium 32,4343 Giants – 1, Lions – 2 October 28Korakuen Stadium 40,6084 Giants – 4, Lions – 0 October 29Korakuen Stadium 40,8295 Giants – 1, Lions – 3 October 30Korakuen Stadium 41,3836 Lions – 3, Giants – 1 November 1Seibu Lions Stadium 32,323
See also 1987 World Series
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