CHIBA -- One of the favorites to win the Pacific League, the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks are known for their vaunted pitching staff, making the offensive display they put on in Chiba Marine Stadium all the more impressive.
Brian Buchanan of the Softbank Hawks hits a grand slam in the first inning against the Chiba Lotte
Marines on Saturday at Chiba Marine Stadium. The Hawks won 8-2.
KYODO PHOTOBrian Buchanan hit two home runs and Yuichi Honda added another as the Hawks (5-2) topped the Chiba Lotte Marines 8-2 Saturday afternoon.