Takayuki Kishi held the Pacific-League topping Fukuoka Softbank Hawks to two runs in seven innings and the Seibu Lions had four home runs and 18 hits in their 13-3 win on Tuesday.
Kishi (4-5) allowed five hits and walked two, striking out five in a 112-pitch effort, and came out with Seibu comfortably leading 12-2.
"I didn't feel anything bad about the way I pitched today, I just kept concentrating on not allowing the first run," said Kishi.