Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 4-22-14: Brian Falkenborg Pitches One Scoreless Inning For The Hold; Chris Narveson Strikes Out Four & Allows Three Runs Over Five Innings; Hector Luna Walks

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 6-1


Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck threw out for the hold.

Rakuten beat Seibu 2-1 in 12 innings


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Hanshin beat Chunichi 10-4


Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Hiroshima beat Yakult 7-4