The Yokohama BayStars led from just about start to finish on Friday night at Jingu Stadium.
No comebacks needed this time.
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the BayStars exploded for six runs in the seventh before holding off a late charge by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in an 8-6 win.
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