Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 8-17-16: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Seven & A Third Innings

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck six out.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Chunichi beat Yomiuri 3-1

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rakuten beat Chiba Lotte 10-5