CHIBA — The last time Yoshihisa Naruse lost a game was over two months ago. If he keeps up his current pace, it could be a couple of months before he loses again.
Naruse was dominant for six innings, escaped a jam in the seventh and was backed by a three-run home run by Naotaka Takehara as the Chiba Lotte Marines edged the Seibu Lions 3-2 on Tuesday at Chiba Marine Stadium.
Naruse gave up both runs on four hits and struck out five to beat Seibu for the sixth time this year, his most victories against any opponent. Yasuhiko Yabuta worked the eighth and Masahide Kobayashi closed out the game for his 24th save of the season.