Former Cardinals In Spring Training NPB Action: Brandon Dickson Most Likely A Lock For Rotation Spot; Hector Luna Collects Two Hits; Rainel Rosario Singles & Walks

Chihiro Kaneko, Yuki Nishi, and Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) likely most likely make the starting rotation. Kei Igawa, Mamoru Kishida, Takahiro Matsuba, Shun Tono, and 1st round draft pick Kazumasa Yoshida are among the pitchers competing for the final three spots. Source: Sports Hochi 3/8/2014

Yakyubaka


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one walk.

Yakult beat Hiroshima 6-4


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Rakuten beat Chunichi 1-0


Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision.

Yomiuri beat Orix 9-1