This was Saitoh against Kubo - basically a master against an apprentice. Saitoh did OK in the first then gave up a run to Lin who must be making a very strong case for a starting berth. Tigers were 1-0 in the lead but with Kubo as their pitcher were in control. The third finished Nippon Ham with Saitoh giving up 8 (yes 8) runs in the innings as Tigers batters took him apart. Nippon Ham scored 3 runs but Tigers also added 3 in their eighth for a comfortable 12-3 victory. Kubo gave up no runs on six innings of work