CHIBA -- They had already created a special chant and nickname for him (Samurai Julie, go Julio), but Chiba Lotte fans may have to start calling the newest Marine, Julio Zuleta, by a new name: The Rainmaker.
Trailing defending Japan Series champion Nippon Ham by four runs, Zuleta hit a monstrous grand slam in the sixth inning that tied the game at 4-4 minutes before the raining started pouring, ending the game in a tie.
Chiba Lotte newcomer Julio Zuleta roars after hitting a game-tying grand slam in the sixth against the
reigning Japan Series champ Hokkaido Nippon Ham at Chiba Marine Stadium on Saturday's Pacific League
Opening Day. The Marines and Fighters ended in a 4-4 tie after the game was called in the seventh inning.
KYODO PHOTO
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