After two embarrassing days, the Orix Buffaloes finally got something to go their way against the Chiba Lotte Marines

Hirotoshi Kitagawa hit a tie-breaking RBI single in the top of the ninth and the Buffaloes salvaged what had been a horrendous series with a 2-1 win on Thursday at QVC Marine Field.

Kitagawa had the best day offensively of any player, finishing 3-for-4 with an RBI.