KyodoApr 7, 2008
TOKYO —
Hayato Sakamoto hit a grand slam to record his career first home run and Hiroshi Kisanuki pitched eight strong innings Sunday as the Yomiuri Giants romped 9-1 over the Hanshin Tigers to win their second game this season. Yoshinobu Takahashi gave Yomiuri a 2-0 lead with a two-run blast in the third and Sakamoto’s drive to the seats in left capped a six-run fifth at Tokyo Dome. Takahashi went deep to right again with a solo shot in the eighth for his fourth homer this season.
Hayato Sakamoto hit a grand slam to record his career first home run and Hiroshi Kisanuki pitched eight strong innings Sunday as the Yomiuri Giants romped 9-1 over the Hanshin Tigers to win their second game this season. Yoshinobu Takahashi gave Yomiuri a 2-0 lead with a two-run blast in the third and Sakamoto’s drive to the seats in left capped a six-run fifth at Tokyo Dome. Takahashi went deep to right again with a solo shot in the eighth for his fourth homer this season.
In other Central League games, Hiroshima routed Yokohama 17-3 and Chunichi blanked Yakult 6-0. In the Pacific League, Seibu edged Rakuten 4-3, Lotte beat Softbank 5-4 and Nippon Ham defeated Orix 3-2.
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