Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 7-14-14: Brian Falkenborg Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Chad Huffman Collects Two Doubles & One Walk; Hector Luna Heading To Disabled List

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with two doubles, one run, and one walk.

Chiba Lotte beat Softbank 1-0


Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (10).

Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Orix) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Rakuten beat Orix 2-1


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) will be taken off the active roster with a tight right elbow: Yakyubaka