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Dragons’ Lee Hits Two Home Runs in Japanese League Baseball Game

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By Yoon Chul

Korea Times Intern

Chunichi Dragons outfielder Lee Byung-kyu hit two home runs Thursday, including a game-winning shot in the 10th inning of his team's 6-4 victory against the Yokohama Baystars in the Japanese baseball league at Yokohama Stadium.

The South Korean leadoff hitter, who went 3-for 5 with five RBIs and two runs in the game, hammered a two-run homer against Baystars starter Miura Daisuke to tie the game 3-3 in the eighth inning.

Lee came up to bat again with runners on first and third in the 10th and drove a full-count pitch by Baystars closer Terahara Hayato over the right-field fence.

Lee improved his batting average to .249 this season. He has 16 homers and 65 RBIs.

The Dragons need two more wins to qualify for the Climax Series.

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