 | Hopes Triumph in 2034 Round 1 Tuesday, October 17th, 2034 It's party time in Sendai. The confetti is flying and residents are smiling.
The Sendai Hopes have reached the mountaintop, capturing the 2034 Round 1 today. They defeated the Fukuyama Norsemen 5-4 at Ballpark of Fukuyama to officially wrap up the series 4-1.
Asked how it feels to be champion, shortstop Hiroya Ohayashi was to the point.
"It feels great, like a million bucks. I'm so happy right now, not just for me but for all the guys," he said. "We put a lot of work into this and deserve to be champions."
The team is planning a victory parade and fan appreciation day later in the week. Sendai finished the regular season 105-57 and claimed first place in the Sub League 2.
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