Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 4-8-15: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Seven & Two-Thirds Innings; Hector Luna Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started and pitched 7.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck six out.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Yakult beat Chunichi 2-1

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Hiroshima beat Yomiuri 3-2