Hyuma Matsui had a tiebreaking RBI single and drove in two runs, Shun Yamaguchi stifled his opponents over the distance, and the Yokohama BayStars beat the Chunichi Dragons 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Yamaguchi (3-1) struck out 11 and walked two in a 132-pitch outing in his first complete game of the season, leading the BayStars to their third consecutive win after losing seven decisions in a row.
"It was my intention to throw a complete game from the start," said Yamaguchi. "I didn't want to disappoint my teammates. I got some really great signs today (from catcher Hiroki Minei) and was able to pitch at my own pace."