Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 6-29-14: Hector Luna Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer, Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out Two Over One Inning For The Save; Jorge Sosa Pitches One Scoreless Inning For The Hold,

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (6-6).

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Chiba Lotte beat Orix 2-1


Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (8).

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 3-2


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chunichi beat Hanshin 10-2


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohama) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 7-5