Shuichi Murata singled home the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the Yokohama BayStars to a 4-3 win over the front-running Chunichi Dragons in the Central League.
Hanshin Tigers Starter Kei Igawa delivers a pitch against Yomiuri on Tuesday at Tokyo
Dome. The Giants won 4-2.
KYODO PHOTOTakuro Ishii drew a leadoff walk and after an intentional walk to Tatsuhiko Kinjo to put runners at first and second with one out, Murata singled to left on a 3-0 count from Denney Tomori for the decisive blow at Hiratsuka Stadium. Chunichi saw its undefeated streak end after eight games, including a tie.
Swallows 8, Carp 3