Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 8-12-16: Carlos Peguero Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Nine & Allows Three Runs Over Seven Innings

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 3-2

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two home runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck nine out for the losing decision (5-4)

Hanshin beat Chunichi 4-2

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 4-3 in 11 innings