Tuffy Rhodes hit a two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning Friday to lead the Yomiuri Giants to a 9-4 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium.
Rhodes' 19th homer of the season off Hanshin starter Kei Igawa gave the Giants a three-run lead.
Yomiuri starter Kimiyasu Kudo went the distance to pick up the win.