title: 1977 Japan Series
text: # 1977 Japan Series
  
  The 1977 Japan Series was the 28th edition of Nippon Professional Baseball's postseason championship series. It matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. This was a rematch of the previous year's Japan Series, which the Braves won in seven games. The Braves would again defeat the Giants, this time in five games, to capture their third consecutive championship.
  
  ## Summary
  
  | Game | Score | Date | Location | Attendance |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Braves – 7, Giants – 2 | October 22 | Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium | 27,971 |
  | 2 | Braves – 3, Giants – 0 | October 23 | Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium | 31,070 |
  | 3 | Giants – 5, Braves – 2 | October 25 | Korakuen Stadium | 37,914 |
  | 4 | Giants – 2, Braves – 5 | October 26 | Korakuen Stadium | 42,433 |
  | 5 | Giants – 3, Braves – 6 | October 27 | Korakuen Stadium | 41,006 |
  