Sherman Obando belted a game-winning homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday night as the Nippon Ham Fighters gave their dwindling number of fans one last hurrah before the All-Star break begins.
Obando's 123-meter shot into the center-field stands made a winner of Nippon Ham reliever Hiroshi Shibakusa (2-1) as the Fighters completed a three-game sweep of the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes with a 2-1 victory at the Tokyo Dome.
"All of the pitchers did a great job today, so I'm really happy we were able to get the win," said Obando after the game. "And we really appreciate the fans coming out here tonight to watch us."