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MLB won the series by 6–1–0 [1] and Tony Peña was named MVP.
Championship
Game | Winning Team | Score | Losing Team | Location |
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1 | MLB All-Stars | 06-03 | All-Japan | Korakuen Stadium |
2 | MLB All-Stars | 09-02 | All-Japan | Lions Stadium |
3 | MLB All-Stars | 03-00 | All-Japan | Korakuen Stadium |
4 | MLB All-Stars | 13-03 | All-Japan | Heiwadai Stadium |
5 | All-Japan | 06-04 | MLB All-Stars | Osaka Stadium |
6 | MLB All-Stars | 15-03 | All-Japan | Korakuen Stadium |
7 | MLB All-Stars | 09-04 | All-Japan | Korakuen Stadium |
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