Takashi Ogino and Katsuya Kakunaka saw to it that pitcher Mike Bolsinger got his customary run support as the Chiba Lotte Marines beat the Central League-leading Hiroshima Carp 7-3 in interleague play on Saturday.
Bolsinger (6-1) won his fifth straight start after allowing three runs in seven-plus innings before a full house at Zozo Marine Stadium. The Marines have scored six or more runs in each of those wins.
"Every time I come up on the (hero interview) stage, I feel like I'm congratulating our hitters. They're always putting me in a good position to pitch, so again I thank them. Every game I thank them," said Bolsinger, who gave up seven hits and two walks, while striking out two.