Right-hander Daiki Tomei pitched five scoreless innings and picked up his first win in two years in the Orix Buffaloes' 7-0 victory over the Pacific League-leading Seibu Lions on Wednesday night.
In front of 15,491 at Hotto Motto Field Kobe, Tomei (1-2) allowed three runs and a walk, while striking out four. The 29-year-old claimed his previous win in 2016, but he only pitched in three games last season.
"I thought my fans had long forgotten about me. It's been a while," Tomei said. "I'm glad we won. All I was thinking about was picking up the rhythm for our team and trusting (catcher Kenya) Wakatsuki."