Seibu 1, at Orix 3

OSAKA, Japan (Interstat) — Anderson Espinoza delivered six dominant innings and the Orix Buffaloes manufactured just enough offense to secure a 3-1 victory over the Saitama Seibu Lions on Wednesday night at Osaka Dome, sweeping the two-game series and extending their recent mastery over their Pacific League rivals. A crowd of 22,447 watched as Espinoza, the Orix right-hander, overpowered the Lions’ lineup, striking out eight while scattering four hits and walking none over six scoreless frames. His command set the tone, allowing the Buffaloes to methodically build a lead that their bullpen would narrowly protect. The Buffaloes (9-7) struck first… Read more...