OSAKA - Ryo Hijirisawa hit a two-run double in the ninth inning as Rakuten came from behind to defeat the Orix Buffaloes 4-3 on Sunday, maintaining the Eagles' lead in the Pacific League standings by virtue of winning percentage.
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