Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 5-11-17: Raul Valdes Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings; Carlos Peguero Singles

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rakuten beat Chiba Lotte 4-1

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (4-2).  (p-s:93-51)

Softbank beat Orix 7-0

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.  (p-s:109-67)

Yokohama beat Chunichi 4-3