The Pacific League-leading Seibu Lions scored six runs in the third inning Wednesday night on the way to an 8-4 victory over the Chiba Lotte Marines, as they forced the visitors to go deep into their bullpen.
The Lions bounced back from their 7-5 loss on Tuesday at MetLife Dome to claim a 2-1 series win over the Marines, who dropped from third to fifth place with the loss.
Seibu starter Daiki Enokida was credited with his seventh win of the season after pitching five innings. The 31-year-old lefty, traded to Seibu by the Hanshin Tigers in March, struck out three and walked three, while giving up two runs on six hits.