The Hanshin Tigers may still be the best team in the Central League, but they are no longer undefeated.
Yakult first baseman Roberto Petagine belted a grand slam in the seventh inning as the Swallows rallied to beat the Tigers 5-3 Sunday afternoon at Jingu Stadium.
It was the first defeat for the Tigers, who opened the season with seven straight wins, matching their 64-year-old franchise record.
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