Japan's Central League decided Tuesday to introduce postseason playoffs next year to help boost sagging attendance, following the success of the Pacific League.
Representatives from all six Central League baseball clubs gave the go-ahead to introducing playoffs with details left to be worked out later through talks with Pacific League officials.
The six clubs reached the agreement on condition that the number of regular-season games remains at 146 for each team.
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