Alex Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first inning Thursday to lead the Seibu Lions to a 4-1 win over the Yakult Swallows in interleague play.

News photoHiroshima Carp baserunner Takuya Kimura is tagged out trying to steal second by Hawks shortstop Munenori Kawasaki on Thursday at Hiroshima Stadium. The Hawks won 7-3.

Cabrera connected off Yakult starter Ryo Kawashima with a blast into the right field stands at Invoice Seibu Dome. It was Cabrera's 13th homer of the season.