Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-13-14: Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Three Over Six Scoreless Innings; Hector Luna Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Brian Falkenborg Pitches One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (12).

Rakuten beat Softbank 7-4


Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Orix) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and three strikeouts.
Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out

Orix and Seibu tied 0-0


Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-8).

Hiroshima beat Yakult 7-3


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Chunichi beat Yokohama 5-4