The Fukuoka Daiei Hawks took advantage of a shaky outing by Hideki Irabu Sunday en route to a convincing 13-0 drubbing of the Hanshin Tigers in Game 2 of the Japan Series at Fukuoka Dome.
Fukuoka Daiei Hawks shortstop Yusuke Torigoe connects for a three-run double off Hanshin Tigers starter Hideki Irabu in the second inning at Fukuoka Dome during the Game 2 of the Japan Series.
Infielder Yusuke Torigoe drove in three runs in the second inning with a double and catcher Kenji Jojima connected for his second homer of the series in the third as the Hawks rocked the former New York Yankees pitcher for five runs on nine hits over three innings.
"It was a perfect chance and a perfect hit in that situation," said Torigoe. "The ball got by the centerfielder and it was a good way to get us started."