Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 4-18-17: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings; Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Carlos Peguero Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck six out.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Hanshin beat Chunichi 3-1

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-0).

Orix beat Nippon Ham 3-1

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI.

Rakuten beat Seibu 2-0