The Chunichi Dragons may eventually celebrate winning the Central League pennant at the Yomiuri Giants' home stadium, but it won't be on Hirokazu Sawamura's watch.
Yomiuri's rookie hurler overcame a shaky start, and the Giants had a big day at the plate to beat the Dragons 7-2 on Friday at Tokyo Dome.
"I gave up a run in the first inning but was able to relax after my offense scored some runs for me," Sawamura said. "I felt good pitching during the latter part of the game."