Chiba Lotte designated hitter Frank Bolick cracked a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning as the Marines beat the Daiei Hawks 5-3 at Chiba Marine Stadium on Saturday, extending their winning streak against the defending Pacific League champion to five.
Marines reliever Atsushi Yoshida (2-3) picked up the win, while Masahide Kobayashi pitched a perfect ninth for his 19th save.
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