Naoyuki Uwasawa allowed five hits over seven innings as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters knocked off the Pacific League-leading Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 2-0 on Sunday.
Uwasawa (2-2) came up with some big pitches and the Fighters came up with three run-saving plays as three pitchers combined for a seven-hit shutout at Sapporo Dome.
The 23-year-old Uwasawa, who struck out five without issuing a walk, handed the Hawks three solid scoring chances but escape each time.