A seven-run fifth inning gave host Japan a hefty lead to beat the United States 13-4 and take the title at the fourth Women's World Series baseball championship.
Pitcher Mika Konishi (1-0) got the win, while Laura Purser-Rose took the loss for the Americans (1-1).
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