Orix in position to take Series title

The Orix Buffaloes are in position to capture their 1st Japan Series title in 26 years title after shutting out the Yakult Swallows in Game 6 of the Japan Series. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

The Orix Buffaloes won their third consecutive Japan Series game over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Saturday night with a 3-0 victory at Jingu Stadium.

The Game 6 victory put the Buffaloes into position to capture their first championship in 26 years, taking a 3-2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.