The Orix Buffaloes managed to hold onto a lead on Sunday, when closer Erik Cordier survived a rough ninth to earn his first save in a 5-4 win over the Seibu Lions.

Cordier, who blew a save in his debut on Friday, allowed one run, but escaped with the bases loaded as Orix earned its first win of the season, striking out No. 9 hitter Shuta Tonosaki to end it.

"Sometimes the first is the hardest," said Cordier, who said he has a small adjustment to make.