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Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
Hanshin Tigers 10 - Yokohama BayStars 9:
Tomoaki Kanemoto blasted a second-inning two-run homer to help the Tigers defeat the BayStars at Koshien Stadium. Keiichi Yabu (4-2) won the game giving up four runs in 6-1/3 innings. Jeff Williams notched his 16th save of 2003 despite ninth-inning solo home runs by rookie Shuichi Murata (his second on the evening) and Tyrone Woods.
Yomiuri Giants 5 - Chunichi Dragons 4:
Gary Rath gave up three runs and eight hits in 6-2/3 innings for the victory. Junichi Kawahara got his seventh save of 2003 at the game played at Nagoya Dome.
Yakult Swallows 4 - Hiroshima Carp 3:
Jason Beverlin (6-1) yielded only one run and eight hits in seven innings to slip past the Carp at Jingu Stadium. Beverlin also had an RBI to help his cause.
Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes 6 - Fukuoka Daiei Hawks 4:
Yasuo Nagaike had two RBIs to lead the Buffaloes over the Hawks at Osaka Dome and help them regain second place. Ken Kadokura earned the win allowing three runs and seven hits in seven innings.
Seibu Lions 5 - Nippon Ham Fighters 1:
Alex Cabrera launched an eigth-inning grand slam home run to break a 1-1 tie and edge the Fighters at Seibu Dome. Koji Mitsui received the win.
Chiba Lotte Marines 5 - Orix BlueWave 2:
Soichi Fujita defeated the BlueWave, giving up only one run and two hits in six innings of work at Chiba Marine Stadium. Mac Suzuki yielded five runs (two earned) and five hits in 5-2/3 innings to get pinned with the loss.
Nippon Professional Baseball - May 29, 2003