The second annual Konami Cup Asia Series was held in November 2006 with four teams participating. The champions from the domestic leagues in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan along with an all-star team from China took part in the competition. All games were held in the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The tournament was sponsored by the Nippon Professional Baseball Association and Konami. The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters defeated the La New Bears in the title game to win the championship for Japan. Starting pitcher Yu Darvish was named the MVP of the series.
Participating teams
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All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Attendance: 2,127 Time: 2:37
Note: Game ended due to mercy rule.
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Attendance: 15,147 Time: 3:14
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Attendance: 2,024 Time: 2:27
Note: Game ended due to mercy rule.
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Attendance: 11,038 Time: 2:43
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Attendance: 12,337 Time: 2:46
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Attendance: 6,445 Time: 2:57
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Round-Robin Standings
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Championship, November 12
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Attendance: 24,580 Time: 2:33
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- Established in 1945
- Formerly the Senators, the Tokyu Flyers, the Kyuei Flyers, the Toei Flyers, the Nittaku Home Flyers, and the Nippon-Ham Fighters
- Based in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
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