The 2010 Central League Climax Series (CLCS) consisted of two consecutive series, Stage 1 being a best-of-three series and Stage 2 being a best-of-six with the top seed being awarded a one-win advantage. The winner of the series advanced to the 2010 Japan Series, where they competed against the 2010 Pacific League Climax Series (PLCS) winner. The top three regular-season finishers played in the two series. The CLCS began on with the first game of Stage 1 on October 16 and ended with the final game of Stage 2 on October 23.

First stage

Summary

Yomiuri Giants won the series, 2–0.

Game 1

Game 2

Final stage

Summary

Chunichi Dragons won the series, 4–1*.

* The Central League regular season champion is given a one-game advantage in the Final Stage.

Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

Game 4

References


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