Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-2-14: Rainel Rosario Hits For The Cycle & Drives In Two Runs; Chris Narveson Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out Two Of Four Batters Faced For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (15).

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 7-4


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Chunichi beat Yakult 3-2


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with one double, one triple, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 9-4