In April , the Swallows topped the Central League .
In April , the Swallows kept 1st place until September when the Chunichi Dragons climbed to win in the pennant race , ultimately leaving the Swallows in 2nd place in the Central League .
In April , the Swallows topped the Central League and kept 1st place until September when the Chunichi Dragons climbed to win in the pennant race , ultimately leaving the Swallows in 2nd place in the Central League .