Sasaki Sunday was no holiday in Osaka, although Lotte scored some runs behind him for a change, while there was one big comeback and a late nail-biter on a fun day of baseball in Japan. So let’s get to it.

By the way, you should be able to catch me talking about Sasaki on CNN World Sport, taping live at noon EDT in the U.S. on Sunday.

Marines 6, Buffaloes 3: At Osaka Dome, Sasaki (3-0) lost his perfect retired-batters streak at 52 on the first pitch as he brought his heat to Osaka Dome, but not his control. He allowed two runs over five innings, struck out four batters, walked three and hit two while allowing six hits.