Tomoaki Kanemoto connected for a two-run homer with two out in the bottom of the second inning Wednesday as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers downed the Yokohama BayStars 10-9 at Koshien Stadium.
Hanshin starter Keiichi Yabu gave up four runs over 6-1/3 innings for the win to improve to 4-2 on the season.
Hanshin reliever Jeff Williams gave up solo homers to Shuichi Murata and Tyrone Woods in the top of the ninth but recorded the final out to pick up his 16th save of the season.