2013 Central League Climax Series Explained

Clcs:yes
Year:2013
Stage1champion:Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2)
Stage1champion Games:69–72–3 (.489), 17 GB
Stage1runnerup:Hanshin Tigers (0)
Stage1runnerup Games:73–67–4 (.521), 12.5 GB
Date1:October 12–13
Stage2champion:Yomiuri Giants (4)
Stage2champion Games:84–53–7 (.613), 12.5 GA
Stage2runnerup:Hiroshima Toyo Carp (0)
Stage2runnerup Manager:Kenjiro Nomura
Stage2runnerup Games:69–72–3 (.489), 17 GB
Date2:October 16–18
Mvp:Tomoyuki Sugano (Yomiuri)
Previous Series:2012 Central League Climax Series
Previous Year:2012
Next Series:2014 Central League Climax Series
Next Year:2014

The 2013 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 2013 Japan Series, where they competed against the 2013 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 12 and ended with the final game of Stage 2 on October 18.

First stage

Game 2

Final stage

Summary