Takashi Toritani singled in the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers edged the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 8-7 in interleague play on Saturday.
Giants Infielder Lee Seung Yeop smacks a two-run homer off Seibu starter Alex Graman in the first inning at Tokyo Dome on Saturday. Yomiuri went onto defeat the Lions 4-3 as Lee homered twice.
Toritani hit a 1-1 pitch from Yoshiaki Fujioka (1-1) into right field for Hanshin's third straight victory, going through a drawn-in infield with the bases loaded and two outs at Koshien Stadium.
Jeff Williams (1-0) picked up the win after retiring the side in the top of the ninth, pushing Hanshin a season-high 12 games above .500.