Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 4-1-17: Raul Valdes Strikes Out Seven, Allows One Run, Singles, & Hits A Solo Home Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Carlos Peguero Singles & Walks Twice

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck seven out.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Yomiuri beat Chunichi 4-2

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Rakuten beat Orix 13-4