The 1977 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 1977 season. The 28th edition of the series, it matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. This was a rematch of the previous year's Japan Series, which the Braves won in seven games. The Braves would again defeat the Giants, this time in five games, to capture their third consecutive championship.
Summary GameScoreDateLocationAttendance1 Braves – 7, Giants – 2 October 22Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 27,9712 Braves – 3, Giants – 0 October 23Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 31,0703 Giants – 5, Braves – 2 October 25Korakuen Stadium 37,9144 Giants – 2, Braves – 5 October 26Korakuen Stadium 42,4335 Giants – 3, Braves – 6 October 27Korakuen Stadium 41,006
See also 1977 World Series
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