Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 10-1-14: Rainel Rosario Hits A Solo Home Run; Hector Luna Receives Award; Brian Falkenborg In Limbo

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Hanshin beat Hiroshima 4-2


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Chunishi beat Yokohama 4-2


Notes:
Luna received Crown Player of Excellence award: Yakyubaka

Rakuten unsure about bringing back Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka