After two embarrassing days, the Orix Buffaloes finally got something to go their way against the Chiba Lotte Marines
Hirotoshi Kitagawa hit a tie-breaking RBI single in the top of the ninth and the Buffaloes salvaged what had been a horrendous series with a 2-1 win on Thursday at QVC Marine Field.
Kitagawa had the best day offensively of any player, finishing 3-for-4 with an RBI.
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