Current Climax Series magic numbers
Hanshin have clinched a Climax Series berth.
SoftBank have clinched a Climax Series berth.
So when is a berth actually clinched? CS clinch dates
What are the CS odds right now? CS berth odds
What is the pennant magic number? Magic numbers
CS berth magic numbers
The number of wins that clinches a top-three finish (a Climax Series berth) regardless of what rivals do. Winning the shown number always clinches (a club may clinch with fewer). 'Controls top 3' means the club would finish top three by winning out.
Central League
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| Team | CS magic | Status | Left | Climax Series odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanshin | Clinched | CS berth clinched | 0 | 100% |
| Yomiuri | Clinched | CS berth clinched | 0 | 100% |
| DeNA | Clinched | CS berth clinched | 0 | 100% |
| Hiroshima | — | Eliminated from Climax Series contention | 0 | 0% |
| Yakult | — | Eliminated from Climax Series contention | 0 | 0% |
| Chunichi | — | Eliminated from Climax Series contention | 0 | 0% |
Pacific League
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| Team | CS magic | Status | Left | Climax Series odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoftBank | Clinched | CS berth clinched | 0 | 100% |
| Seibu | Clinched | CS berth clinched | 0 | 100% |
| Nippon-Ham | Clinched | CS berth clinched | 0 | 100% |
| ORIX | — | Eliminated from Climax Series contention | 0 | 0% |
| Lotte | — | Eliminated from Climax Series contention | 0 | 0% |
| Rakuten | — | Eliminated from Climax Series contention | 0 | 0% |
A displayed 100% does not mean mathematical certainty, nor does 0% mean elimination.
The estimated figures are worked out by this site and are not official announcements.
What the Climax Series berth magic number is - and how it differs from the pennant magic number
The CS berth magic number is the number of wins that clinches a top-three finish regardless of what rivals do. With three seats in play, it usually lights up earlier than the pennant magic number.
Winning the shown number of games always clinches (a club may clinch with fewer). Clubs already certain show 'Clinched'; '—' means the club cannot clinch on its own.
Reading the table - status and games remaining
The status column ranks states from strongest to weakest: a clinched Climax Series berth (a top-three finish is locked in); the top three in the club's own hands (winning out would put it in the top three); the top three out of its hands (even winning out leaves part of the outcome with other clubs); and eliminated from contention (a top-three finish is mathematically impossible). The games-remaining column is that club's unplayed games, and a magic number never exceeds it.
The berth-odds column is the chance of finishing in the top three, from the outlook for the remaining games. Two clubs with the same magic number can have different odds, because their remaining opponents and dates differ. Official announcements take precedence for any clinch.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Climax Series berth magic number?
It is the number of wins that clinches a top-three finish regardless of rivals. Winning the shown number of games always clinches the berth.