Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-9-14: Chris Narveson Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Seven Innings; Rainel Rosaio Walks Twice; Hector Luna Walks

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk for the winning decision (2-4).

Rakuten beat Orix 8-7

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Chunichi 2-1

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (4-9).  1-for-2 at the plate.

Yokohama beat Yakult 3-0