Standings - Japan NPB

Central

		GP	W	L	RF	RA	PCT
1	Hiroshima Carp	55	28	27	170	134	0.509
2	Hanshin Tigers	59	29	30	174	162	0.492
3	Yomiuri Giants	60	29	31	163	152	0.483
4	Chunichi Dragons	59	25	34	145	174	0.424
5	Yokohama BayStars	58	26	32	186	222	0.448
6	Yakult Swallows	58	24	34	204	195	0.414

Pacific

		GP	W	L	RF	RA	PCT
1	Fukuoka S. Hawks	56	37	19	241	131	0.661
2	Chiba Lotte Marines	57	29	28	172	190	0.509
3	Nippon Ham Fighters	56	30	26	195	172	0.536
4	Rakuten Gold. Eagles	57	27	30	185	226	0.474
5	Orix Buffaloes	58	26	32	174	177	0.448
6	Seibu Lions	57	18	39	136	210	0.316