Yoshinobu Takahashi hit two of his team's four home runs off Kenshin Kawakami as the Yomiuri Giants overtook the Chunichi Dragons for first place in the Central League with a 6-3 win on Thursday.

News photoYomiuri Giants outfielder Yoshinobu Takahashi hits his second home run of the night in the sixth inning against the Chunichi Dragons on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. The Giants won 6-3.

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