Former Cardinals Playing In NPB 8-24-18: Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Efren Navarro Singles

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hanshin) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Yomiuri beat Hanshin 2-0

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out for the winning decision (4-5).  (p-s:96-60)

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 3-1