The 1978 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The 29th edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Yakult Swallows against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. The Braves entered the series looking to win their fourth consecutive title, while the Swallows were making their first-ever Japan Series appearance. The Swallows defeated the Braves in seven games to claim their first championship.
Summary GameScoreDateLocationAttendance1 Swallows – 5, Braves – 6 October 14Korakuen Stadium 34,2182 Swallows – 10, Braves – 6 October 15Korakuen Stadium 39,4063 Braves – 5, Swallows – 0 October 17Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 20,2964 Braves – 5, Swallows – 6 October 18Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 20,4565 Braves – 3, Swallows – 7 October 19Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 18,2986 Swallows – 3, Braves – 12 October 21Korakuen Stadium 44,9567 Swallows – 4, Braves – 0 October 22Korakuen Stadium 36,359
See also 1978 World Series
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