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Lions Clinch 3rd Spot in PL

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Lions Clinch 3rd Spot in PL
The Seibu Lions clinched the 3rd spot in the Pacific League with a 6-5 win over the Softbank Hawks, Saturday.

Pinch hitter Taketoshi Gotoh hit a sayonara two-run double in the 9th inning to win the game. Chikara Onodera (1-2) pitched 1 and 1/3 innings of scoreless ball for the win.

With this win, Seibu clinches the 3rd and final playoff spot in the PL. The Lions will now advance to the playoffs unless the Hawks and Marines are tied at the end of the season. The Hawks are assured of at least a share of first place with three games left in the season and Lotte three games back after Chiba Lotte's loss Saturday.

[Source 1 - Japan Ball]
[Source 2 - Daily Yomiuri]
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