The Tigers Win the Pennant!

Last night the Hanshin Tigers, the Osaka baseball team, won the Central League pennant. We were at the restaurant and saw the end of the game, and people started going crazy out in the streets. So I guess it's a big deal. I've been watching their games, they have an excellent bullpen trio who pitch the 7th, 8th and 9th, known as "JFK" (Jeff Williams, a gaijin, and Fujikawa and closer Kubota). I've also been listening to the Phillies when I get the chance, and it looks like they have a pretty slim chance now. It also looks like Boston is the place to be this weekend if you like chaos and riots.

The Tigers go on to the Japan Series, aka the championship, against the winner of the Pacific League. Apparently the playoffs are a bit shorter over here...