The 1975 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 1975 season. The 26th edition of the series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Hiroshima Toyo Carp against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. The series lasted six games due to ties in Game 1 and Game 4 as the Braves won the rest of the games to sweep the Carp for their first championship in franchise history.
It is the only Japan Series to feature two tied games played.
Summary GameScoreDateLocationAttendance1 Braves – 3, Carp – 3 (11)October 25Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 24,6942 Braves – 5, Carp – 1 October 26Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 36,4183 Carp – 4, Braves – 7 October 28Hiroshima Stadium 25,0004 Carp – 4, Braves – 4 (13)October 30Hiroshima Stadium 25,0025 Carp – 1, Braves – 2 October 31Hiroshima Stadium 25,0776 Braves – 7, Carp – 3 November 2Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 30,371
NOTE: Games 1 and 4 ended tied because of 4:30:00 time limit. The current inning at 4:30:00 of play is the last inning. See also 1975 World Series
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