Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-23-14: Hector Luna Hits A Solo Home Run; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Rainel Rosario Singles & Doubles

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Softbank beat Chiba Lotte 5-1


Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (14).

Rakuten beat Orix 2-0


Rainel Rosario (former Springfiled-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Hanshin 2-1


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

Yomiuri beat Chunichi 4-1