Chris Seddon returned from minor league exile on Friday evening and threw 5⅓ sharp innings for the Yomiuri Giants, who beat the Chunichi Dragons 6-3 to snap a four-game losing streak.

With good command of his fastball and changeup, Seddon (3-3) held the Dragons to a run on four hits as they repeatedly hit the ball into Tokyo Dome's artificial grass. Seddon struck out five and issued one walk en route to his first win since April 23. It was his first game for the Central League leaders since May 18.

"It's a confidence booster, especially since these guys were in a losing streak, showing the manager, showing the rest of the guys I can give you a solid game," Seddon said.