Akimitsu Ito capped a seven-run first inning with a grand slam as the Seibu Lions handed the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes a 13-1 thrashing Monday night at Osaka Dome.
Alex Cabrera, appearing in his first game of the season, went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and a two-run single.
Ace right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-1) allowed one run and scattered five hits and two walks while notching 12 strikeouts in eight innings for the win.
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