Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 7-17-18: Brandon Dickson Strikes Out 12 Over Nine Inning Complete Game Shutout Win; Efren Navarro Singles Twice; Carlos Peguero Walks

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Brandon Dickson threw his first complete game shutout in 4 years. The Buffaloes ended an 81 consecutive game streak without throwing a shutout https://t.co/cSQv6luJ4o #npb

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Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hanshin) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Yomiuri beat Hanshin 4-2

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck 12 out for the winning decision (2-5).  (p-s:146-95)

Orix beat Nippon Ham 11-0

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted eight.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rakuten beat Chiba Lotte 6-1