Midseason acquisition Chris Holt scattered three hits over the distance and lifted the lowly Yokohama BayStars over the Central League-leading Yomiuri Giants 3-0 at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.
In his eighth appearance, Holt (4-3) walked three and did not let a runner past second base for his first shutout and fourth victory overall.
BayStars outfielder Ernie Young broke a 0-0 deadlock in the fourth inning with an RBI single to left field off Yomiuri starter Masumi Kuwata (4-6).