Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-17-14: Rainel Rosario Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Hector Luna Singles & Walks Twice; Brian Falkenborg Allows One Run Over One Inning For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter for the save (13).

Rakuten beat Chiba Lotte 3-1


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Yomiuri 5-4


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chunichi beat Yakult 7-3