Jose Fernandez delivered a two-run go-ahead homer off Satoru Kanemura in a three-run fifth inning, powering the first-place Seibu Lions to a 7-3 victory over the Nippon Ham Fighters on Monday.
Marines 5, Buffaloes 2
At Chiba Marine Stadium, Tasuku Hashimoto hit a three-run homer and Lee Seung Yeop chipped in with a solo shot as Lotte earned its second straight win after 10-game losing streak.
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Shiozaki off roster
KOBE (Kyodo) Orix BlueWave infielder Makoto Shiozaki will be out of action for at least three weeks after damaging his right thigh, officials of the Pacific League club said Monday.