So much for the home-dome advantage.
The Fukuoka Daiei Hawks rode a six-run fifth inning and solid relief pitching Sunday night to rally past the Yomiuri Giants 8-3 and take a 2-0 lead in the 2000 Japan Series before 43,850 at the Tokyo Dome.
With Games 3 and 4 slated for the Fukuoka Dome (and Game 5 if necessary), the Hawks can avoid a return trip to Tokyo and wrap up their second consecutive Japan Series title with two wins at home.