David Oca
The Dominican Summer League Cardinals opened this period up losing their first three games, winning one midweek, and losing the final two. Ever since winning three straight mid-June, the team have only won four of their last 13 games. The Redbirds are currently 10-15 with a .400 PCT and six games out of first place in the Boca Chica South Division.
Week In Review:
The Cardinals looked get a winning streak going to open the week against the Orioles (2) club. David Oca had another solid start for the Redbirds, pitching six strong innings and allowing one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and striking out six. The Orange Birds were also backed by strong pitching keeping the Cardinals to an equal three hits. Luis Flores was able to put the Redbirds on the board in the bottom of the ninth to send the contest into extras. After three more scoreless frames by both teams, the Orioles broke through in the 13th to win the game 2-1.
The Reds (2) visited in the second game of the week, first of the two-game series. The Cardinals hitting was, again, almost not there. The Reds held the Redbirds off the scoreboard for the first six frames until a sac fly by Joaquin De La Cruz knocked in Carlos Talavera. The Cardinals final two pitchers held the Reds in check, but could not get the runs across the plate as the Reds won 5-3.
The Cardinals, looking to end the their two-game losing streak,went on the road for the second game against the Reds (2). For a second game in a row, Reds pitching was dominant and shut-out the Cardinals. Redbirds pitching was also strong with Sandy Alcantera and Esteban Vallejo striking out eight and allowing six hits and two runs in eight innings. The Cardinals were limited to five hits, with two of those by Dennis Ortega. The Reds pushed the Redbirds losing streak to three games, with a 2-0 victory.
The Cardinals visited the Red Sox in the first of two for the series. Derian Gonzalez continued a great week of starting pitching by the Redbird starters going five innings and only allowing two hits and one run. The Cardinals hitters also came back to life scoring four runs in the third and three in the fifth. Carlos Rodriguez lead the way with a single, double, and two runs batted in, with Luis Flores and Jonathan Rivera chipping in a RBI each. The Red Sox committed six errors giving way to the Redbirds offense and 7-6 win.
The Red Sox visited looking for revenge after a home loss to the Cardinals. Redbirds starting pitcher Junior Gonzalez tossed five and a third innings allowing five hits and one earned run. Cardinals hitting also struck first with four runs spread over the first three innings including Joaquin De La Cruz's first home run of the season. The relievers took over for the Redbirds and folded letting the Sox not only get back in the game but take the lead and claim victory, 9-4.
The Giants came to town for the finale of the week against the Cardinals. Errors became the major player in the game as starting pitcher David Oca had one of the Giants' four runs scored as earned. Oca did strike out six. Jonathan Rivera stayed hot racking up a couple extra base hits with a double and solo home run and drove in two runs. The Cardinals took the lead in the fifth at 3-2, but the bullpen could not hold it as the Giants went on to win 4-3.
Who's Hot:
Jonathan Rivera collects three multi-hit games and will look to extend his three-game hitting streak into the next week. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 8-for-20 (.400) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, four runs, one walk, and six strikeout. He played three games in right field (committed one fielding error) and two in left. The November 5, 2013 free agent signing leads the team in hits, doubles, RBIs, AVG, and OPS.
Junior Gonzalez made his best start of the season, keeping an opponent under his usual two runs or more per start. The 17-year old right-hander started on June 27th, allowing five hits, one earned run, two walks, and striking out two. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 5-to-5. The 2014 fee agent signing leads the club in inning pitched and hits allowed.
Sandy Alcantara returned to the starting rotation this week, without missing a beat. The 18-year old right-hander pitched on June 25th giving up three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and striking out a season-high six over six innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 8-to-4 and earned the loss (1-3) due to the teams lack of hitting and scoring. The July 2, 2013 signing has given up eight hits, two runs (one earned), five walks, and struck out 14 over his last three appearances.
Derian Gonzalez also made the return to the rotation this past week. The 19-year old right-hander limited his opponents to two hits, one earned run, and three walks while striking out a season-high nine and throwing three wild pitches on June 26th. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 6-to-1 and earned the winning decision (1-1). The September 12, 2012 free agent signing leads the starters in ERA.
Andy De La Cruz extended his scoreless streak to five relief appearances, spanning nine and two-thirds innings. The 19-year old left-hander made hurled in his fifth game of the season on June 23rd allowing one hit, no runs, and striking out two over a season-high three innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-2.
Who's Not:
Andres Luna had his three-game on base streak snapped and has not connected for a hit in two straight games. The 16-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-7 (.000) with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one sacrifice, and four strikeouts. He played two games in center field and one in left.
Oscar Cotes extended his hitless streak to four games. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-8 (.000) with six strikeouts and one caught stealing/pickoff. He played one game at third base and two at shortstop.
Dionenrys Pena had his five-game hitting streak snapped and now hasn't collected a hit in two consecutive games with him striking out two or more times over that period. The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-7 (.000) with one walk and five strikeouts. He played two games behind the plate throwing out one of two base runners.
Henry Alvarado struggled to get back going after missing some time in the previous notebook. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-7 (.000) with four strikeouts. He played one game at first base and one as designated hitter.
Will Changarotty was moved to the bullpen this last week and had his worst outing of the season. The 18-year old right-hander was called out of the pen on June 24th and gave up five hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck out two. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 0-to-1. Over his last three appearances, he has allowed 15 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), five walks, and struck out seven.
Notes:
Dylan Melendez has not played since June 17th, as he is dealing with a shoulder injury.
Irving Wilson has been out of action since June 11th, Angel Estevez since June 16th, and Hector Linares since June 21st.
The Baltimore Orioles signed former DSL Cardinal Virgilio Encarnacion and assigned him to their 'one' club.
Dominican Summer League Stats (League Ranking):
The team has gone 201-for-846 (.238 - t21st) with 36 doubles, five triples, 15 home runs (2nd), 80 RBIs, 292 total bases, 103 runs, 82 walks, 32 stolen bases, 245 strikeouts (1st), 15 caught stealing, .315 OBP (t-28th), .345 SLG (13th), and .660 OPS (21st).
The club has a 10-15 record with 3.42 ERA (13th), 1.41 WHIP (t-16th), six holds, and seven saves. They have allowed 232 hits (5th worst), 117 runs, 84 earned runs, two home runs (t-6th best), walked 80 (2nd best), hit 13 batters (t-4th best), and struck 174 out (5th worst) over 221 innings.
Jonathan Rivera is tied for eighth in hits and tied for ninth in total bases.
Luis Bandes is second in home runs and tied for sixth in total bases.
Sandy Alcantera is tied for seventh in losses.
Jose Lara is tied for third in saves.
Junior Gonzalez is first in hits allowed.
Juan Alvarez and Franyel Casadilla are both tied, with others, for tenth in holds.
Up Next (2014 Record)(Cardinals Record Vs. Team):
June 30: @ Giants (16-9)(0-3)
July 1: @ Rockies (11-14)(1-1)
July 2: Rockies
July 3: Yankees One (15-10)(2-0)
July 4: @ Yankees One
July 5: @ Mets One (12-13)(1-1)
July 6: Off Day
Past 2014 Notebooks:
June 9, 2014 - Will Changarotty, Franyell Casadilla, Allen Cordoba, Hector Linares, and Jonathan Rivera
June 16, 2014 - Sandy Alcantera, Luis Bandes, Allen Cordoba, Dylan Melendez, and Carlos Talavera
June 23, 2014 - Luis Bandes, Luis Flores, David Oca, Jonathan Rivera, and Carlos Rodriguez
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