The 1970 Japan Series was the championship series for Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The 21st edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Lotte Orions. The Giants defeated the Orions in five games to win their sixth consecutive championship.
Summary GameScoreDateLocationAttendance1 Giants – 1, Orions – 0 October 27Korakuen Stadium 33,2092 Giants – 6, Orions – 3 October 29Korakuen Stadium 31,6093 Orions – 3, Giants – 5 October 31Tokyo Stadium 26,5424 Orions – 6, Giants – 5 November 1Tokyo Stadium 31,5155 Orions – 2, Giants – 6 November 2Tokyo Stadium 31,281
See also 1970 World Series
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