2006 Asia Series


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

All times are Japan Standard Time

November 9

Attendance: 2,127 Time: 2:37

Note: Game ended due to mercy rule.
Attendance: 15,147 Time: 3:14

November 10

Attendance: 2,024 Time: 2:27

Note: Game ended due to mercy rule.
Attendance: 11,038 Time: 2:43

November 11

Attendance: 12,337 Time: 2:46
Attendance: 6,445 Time: 2:57

Round-Robin Standings

Championship, November 12

Attendance: 24,580 Time: 2:33