Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-3-14: Rainel Rosario Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced For The Save; Hector Luna Singles & Walks

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (16).

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 3-1


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Yakult beat Chunichi 7-3


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 4-2


Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) became the 31st player in NPB history to hit for the cycle and Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) is interested in returning next season: Yakyubaka