Game Preview 5-27-17: Iowa @ Memphis

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-14: Jose Godoy Collects One Single, Two Doubles, Two Walks, & Six RBIs; Jose Garcia Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Jamie Romak Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-14: Cesar Valera Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Five Over Two Scoreless Innings; Anthony Garcia Leads Puerto Rico In RBIs, Total Bases, SLG, OPS, & Tied For Lead In Home Runs

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Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 10-7-14: Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold: Rainel Rosario Named Player Of The Month For September

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold.

Orix beat Rakuten 3-2 in 10 innings

Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) was named Nihon Seimei MVP for September 2014: Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 10-1-14: Rainel Rosario Hits A Solo Home Run; Hector Luna Receives Award; Brian Falkenborg In Limbo

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Hanshin beat Hiroshima 4-2


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Chunishi beat Yokohama 4-2


Notes:
Luna received Crown Player of Excellence award: Yakyubaka

Rakuten unsure about bringing back Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-28-14: Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (20).

Rakuten beat Seibu 6-5

Notes:
Falkenborg will donate 50,000 yen for every victory, hold, and save record this season to help children affected by the earthquake: Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-24-14: Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Rakuten beat Softbank 7-3


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Yomiuri beat Chunichi 4-1


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Yakult beat Hiroshima 12-3

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-23-14: Rainel Rosario Singles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (19).

Rakuten beat Softbank 3-2


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-11).

Hiroshima beat Yakult 7-2

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-21-14: Hector Luna Singles, Doubles, & Walks; Rainel Rosario Out With Injuries

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed four hits and three earned runs for the losing decision (3-5).

Nippon Ham beat Rakuten 12-10


Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 7-2


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Chunichi beat Hanshin 4-3


Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) has been out of the starting lineup with minor injuries: Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-20-14: Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced For The Win; Rainel Rosario Singles & Drives In One Run; Hector Luna Walks

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-4).

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 3-2


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 3-1


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting second.  One walk and assisted in one double play.

Hanshin beat Chunichi 7-3

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-17-14: Rainel Rosario Singles & Drives In One Run; Brian Falkenborg Pitches One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Hector Luna Walks

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (18).

Rakuten beat Chiba Lotte 2-1


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Chunichi beat Yokohama 2-1


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 9-7

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-9-14: Chris Narveson Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Seven Innings; Rainel Rosaio Walks Twice; Hector Luna Walks

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk for the winning decision (2-4).

Rakuten beat Orix 8-7

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Chunichi 2-1

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (4-9).  1-for-2 at the plate.

Yokohama beat Yakult 3-0

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-6-14: Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Seven Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreles Inning; Rainel Rosario & Hector Luna Each Single

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Rakuten beat Chiba Lotte 4-0


Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck seven out.

Orix beat Nippon Ham 3-0


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 1-0


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at thid base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and three strikeouts.

Chunichi beat Hanshin 7-2

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-3-14: Rainel Rosario Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced For The Save; Hector Luna Singles & Walks

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (16).

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 3-1


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Yakult beat Chunichi 7-3


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 4-2


Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) became the 31st player in NPB history to hit for the cycle and Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) is interested in returning next season: Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 9-2-14: Rainel Rosario Hits For The Cycle & Drives In Two Runs; Chris Narveson Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out Two Of Four Batters Faced For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (15).

Rakuten beat Nippon Ham 7-4


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Chunichi beat Yakult 3-2


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with one double, one triple, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Yomiuri beat Hiroshima 9-4

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-29-14: Hector Luna Collects Three Singles; Chad Huffman Singles & Walks Twice; Rainel Rosario Singles

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Nippon Ham beat Chiba Lotte 8-3


Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-4).

Softbank beat Rakuten 3-2 in 10 innings


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and moved to first, batting fifth.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Chunichi 6-5 in 11 innings

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-24-14: Hector Luna Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Brian Faulkenborg Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Rakuten beat Orix 8-4


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Chunichi beat Yomiuri 7-3


Rainel Rosario (former Srpingfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 and comitted one fielding error.

Hanshin beat Hiroshima 8-2

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-23-14: Hector Luna Hits A Solo Home Run; Brian Falkenborg Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Rainel Rosario Singles & Doubles

Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Chiba Lotte) started left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Softbank beat Chiba Lotte 5-1


Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (14).

Rakuten beat Orix 2-0


Rainel Rosario (former Springfiled-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Hanshin 2-1


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Yomiuri beat Chunichi 4-1

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-17-14: Rainel Rosario Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Hector Luna Singles & Walks Twice; Brian Falkenborg Allows One Run Over One Inning For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter for the save (13).

Rakuten beat Chiba Lotte 3-1


Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Hiroshima beat Yomiuri 5-4


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chunichi beat Yakult 7-3

Former Cardinals Playing In NPB Action 8-13-14: Brandon Dickson Strikes Out Three Over Six Scoreless Innings; Hector Luna Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Brian Falkenborg Pitches One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (12).

Rakuten beat Softbank 7-4


Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Orix) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and three strikeouts.
Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out

Orix and Seibu tied 0-0


Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-8).

Hiroshima beat Yakult 7-3


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Chunichi beat Yokohama 5-4