Atsuki Taneichi allowed two runs over five innings as the Chiba Lotte Marines scored seven first-inning runs in a 9-4 Pacific League win over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters on Sunday.

The Fighters' loss was their first since the all-star break and snapped a five-game winning streak.

Taneichi (5-1), who suffered his only loss this season to the Fighters, struck out eight, while walking three, hitting a batter and surrendering four hits.