SAPPORO — The Chunichi Dragons got another huge performance out of one of their starting pitchers — and this time they didn't waste it.

News photoChunichi Dragons outfielder Lee Byung Kyu (left) is congratulated by Norihiro Nakamura after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the Japan Series on Sunday at Sapporo Dome. KYODO PHOTO

Masahiko Morino drove in three runs to back eight innings of one-run ball by Kenichi Nakata as the Dragons beat the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters 8-1 in Game 2 of the Japan Series on Sunday night at Sapporo Dome.