Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 8-16-18: Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Five Over Six & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Efren Navarro Singles & Doubles

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hanshin) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Hanshin beat Hiroshima 3-2

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (p-s:105-71)

Orix & Seibu tied 1-1 after 12 innings