The Hanshin Tigers came to Tokyo expecting to face Tomoyuki Sugano in the second game of their series with the Yomiuri Giants
Instead it was rookie Tappei Tanioka on the mound for his first career start, and Hanshin took full advantage.
Yoshio Itoi's three-run homer and Jason Rogers' two-run double powered a five-run second inning, as Hanshin went on to an 8-4 win over the Kyojin in front of a crowd of 45,185 on Saturday night at Tokyo Dome.
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