Rookie Katsuki Azuma allowed four hits over seven innings and two relievers completed the five-hitter as the Yokohama BayStars downed the Yomiuri Giants 6-0 on Thursday, shutting them out for the second straight night.
Azuma (8-5) earned his first win since July 20 and improved to 3-0 against the Giants. Despite working on five days' rest after throwing 111 pitches on Saturday, the lefty walked one batter and struck out six.
"Honestly speaking, I am tired," said Azuma, who had to pitch out of a two-out jam in the top of the first. "Recently, I've been giving away the first runs of the games and I really did my best to keep that from happening."