Lotte 1, at Orix 9

OSAKA, Japan (Interstat) — The Orix Buffaloes, fueled by a relentless offensive attack and a dominant start from Anderson Espinoza, routed the Chiba Lotte Marines 9-1 on Wednesday night at Osaka Dome, securing a series victory and sending the reeling Marines to their fifth loss in six games. A crowd of 21,262 watched as the Buffaloes (6-5) battered Lotte pitching for 11 hits, scoring in four separate innings to turn an early lead into a laugher. The Marines (4-7), meanwhile, managed eight hits but repeatedly faltered with runners on base, stranding opportunities and hitting into three double plays. Their lone… Read more...