TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. -- A day after Julio Zuleta took over Invoice Seibu Dome, Lions first baseman Alex Cabrera wasn't going to be shown up again.

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Lions infielder Alex Cabrera smacks a two-run homer in the third inning in Tuesday's game against Fukuoka Softbank at Invoice Seibu Dome. The Lions beat the Hawks 6-2. KYODO PHOTOS

Zuleta homered three times Monday for Softbank, and Cabrera came back with a solid reply, driving in four runs as Seibu beat the Hawks 6-2 Tuesday to help the Lions stay in second place in the Pacific League.